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Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a form of eczema that occurs when the skin comes into contact with a specific irritant or allergen. Eczema refers to a range of conditions that lead to dry and irritated skin. Typically, contact dermatitis can improve or resolve entirely once the offending substance is identified and avoided. There are also treatments available to alleviate the symptoms. This condition can result in the skin becoming itchy, blistered, dry, and cracked.

When to seek medical help

If you're experiencing bothersome contact dermatitis, it's a good idea to consult a pharmacist. They can suggest treatments like emollients (moisturisers) that you apply to your skin to help prevent dryness. Locate a pharmacy near you.

Professionals who treat contact dermatitis (25)

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Mr Luke Anderson

Ophthalmology

Swansea
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Dr Hiba Injibar

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Acne
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+5
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MS

Mr Sachin Patel

Specialist Prescribing Optometrist

Central London
Dry eye
Contact lens related problems
Myopia
+3
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Mr Qasim Mansoor

Ophthalmology

Stockton-on-Tees
Cataract surgery
Refractive surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy
+3
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DM

Dr Maham Khan

Consultant Dermatologist

Central London
Hair loss
Acne
Allergy testing
+5
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MM

Mr Mark Hulbert

Consultant Ophthalmologist

East London
Cataracts
Cataract surgery
Laser eye surgery
+5
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DR

Dr Ravi Ramessur

Consultant Dermatologist

Central London
Moles
Psoriasis
Eczema
+4
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DA

Dr Alvin Lee

Specialist accredited (CCT) consultant dermatologist

Coventry
Acne
Rosacea
Eczema
+5
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DF

Dr Faraz Imran

Dermatology

Aberdeen
Cosmetic dermatology
Atopic dermatitis
Skin cancer
+4
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MD

Mr Dilesh Makwana

Independent Prescribing Optometrist

Coventry
Eye examination
Visual stress (Meares-Irlen syndrome)
Paediatrics
+5
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MA

Mr Andre Ismail

Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Central London
Cataracts
Cataract surgery
Eyelid lump
+5
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MD

Mr Debendra Sahu

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Eastleigh
Cataracts in children
Cataracts
Macular degeneration (AMD)
+5
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MS

Mr Shakeel Puri

Consultant Specialist Optometrist

Stafford
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
Dry eye
+5
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PR

Professor Ramia Mokbel

Dermatology

W1G Marylebone London
Moles
Skin cancer
Paediatric dermatology
+3
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DJ

Dr Jonathan Kentley

Consultant Dermatologist

Central London
Acne
Cosmetic dermatology
Laser
+5
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Dr Leila Asfour

Consultant Hair Dermatologist

Central London
Hair transplant
Hair treatment
Hair loss
+3
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DP

Dr Pawel Bogucki

Consultant Dermatologist

Central London
Skin cancer on face
Skin cancer
Skin infections
+5
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DJ

Dr Jennifer Sharif

Dermatology

Birmingham
Dermatitis
Eczema
Pruritus (itchy skin)
+1
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DE

Dr Eirini Merika

Consultant Dermatologist

South London
Acne
Atopic dermatitis
Paediatric dermatology
+3
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MA

Mr Alexander Ionides

Ophthalmology

Central London
Cataract surgery
Lens replacement (intraocular lenses)
Cataracts
+3
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DA

Dr Athina Fonia

Dermatology

North London
Nail diseases
Psoriasis
Skin cancer diagnosis
+5
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MA

Mr Ahmad Elsahn

Consultant ophthalmologist

Arnold
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract surgery
Laser eye surgery
+3
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MA

Mr Ahmed Abdelmaksoud

Ophthalmology

Hull
Dry eye
Refractive surgery
Laser eye surgery
+3
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MF

Mr Faisal Ahmed

Ophthalmology

Central London
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Multifocal contact lenses
+3
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DT

Dr Thivi Maruthappu

Dermatology

Central London
Acne
Psoriasis
Rosacea
+3
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