Irritant contact dermatitis (skin damage) tends to burn and be more painful than itchy. When something is irritating or damaging your skin, you'll probably see a rash right away.

Typical irritant contact dermatitis symptoms include: Dry, cracked skin Mild skin swelling Blisters or painful ulcers on the skin Stiff, tight-feeling skin Redness and itching ...

Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home ...

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