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Contact Dermatitis epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Epidemiology and demographics
Epidemiology and demographics
Females, infants, elderly, and individuals with atopic tendencies are more susceptible to irritant contact dermatitis. It is reported that up to 80% of cases of occupational dermatitis are irritant contact dermatitis.[1]
All individuals are at risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis. Risk factors for allergic contact dermatitis include age, occupation, and history of atopic dermatitis.
Overall contact dermatitis is most common in people with red hair and fair skin. Women are more likely to develop contact dermatitis because of the use of jewelry and fragrances.
References
References
- ↑ Zander N, Sommer R, Schäfer I, Reinert R, Kirsten N, Zyriax BC; et al. (2019). “Epidemiology and dermatological comorbidity of seborrhoeic dermatitis: population-based study in 161 269 employees”. Br J Dermatol. 181 (4): 743–748. doi:10.1111/bjd.17826. PMID 30802934.
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