Contact Dermatitis is a skin irritation due to firsthand contact with a substance. There are three types of contact dermatitis: irritant, allergic, and occupant (There is also an uncommon type of CD, photo contact dermatitis, which is when excess sunlight exposure causes a reaction in the active ingredients in sunscreen). Irritant contact dermatitis is when the skin comes into contact with everyday items such as soap, and perfume. Allergic contact dermatitis is when a person has an allergic reaction that’s triggered on their skin (some causes are jewelry and clothing). Occupant contact dermatitis occurs at the workplace of the person with CD; this is because certain workers like hairdressers, health care workers, and waiters are in constant
