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Contact Dermatitis

The skin is the body’s largest organ, accounting for about 8-10 pounds of an individual’s overall weight. It works to protect internal organs from physical damage as well as pathogens that attempt to invade the body through the skin. However, sometimes the skin can come into contact with a substance that causes it to inflame, leading to the redness and itching of contact dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis is a common form of eczema, a condition that results in red, itchy, thickened, and sometimes blistered skin. There are many irritants across a wide variety of occupations that can harm the skin and lead to contact dermatitis. If you have suffered from this skin condition due to a substance encountered while at work, you should contact an experienced New Jersey workplace injury attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A, today at 800-346-5529 for a free consultation.

Causes of Contact Dermatitis

There are many things that can cause occupational eczema. Sometimes, you may develop this skin problem the first time that you touch a substance. Other times, though, it may take years of contact for your skin to react to the irritant. Some common sources of skin irritation at work include:

  • Rubber or latex
  • Adhesives
  • Detergents
  • Disinfectants
  • Plastic
  • Sawdust
  • Cement
  • Metals

Preventing Contact Dermatitis

If left untreated, your itchy, red skin can develop neurodermatitis or infections. Thus, it is important to help prevent contact dermatitis by avoiding the irritating substance. You may have to talk to your employer about getting protective gear or moderating the amount of exposure you receive.

Contact Us

Although contact dermatitis is not an inherently dangerous condition, it should not be ignored. It can be painful and distracting as well as unsightly. If you need help getting the workers’ compensation benefits that you deserve, contact a knowledgeable New Jersey workers’ comp lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.