Homework Assignment 1
Question 1: Explain the key difference between irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis refers to a condition in which the skin becomes sore, red or inflamed after direct contact with a foreign substance. There are two types that include irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
Irritant dermatitis occurs after a body comes into contact with acid or alkaline material. It can also be caused by other materials such as a soap detergent, fabric softeners, solvents and any other chemical that get into contact with the body. The irritation is usually confined to the specific area that the body came ...