Your surroundings may be irritating your skin more than you realise! Many everyday substances in our environment can sensitise the skin and trigger allergic or irritant contact dermatitis, leading to itching, pigmentation, rashes, or chronic eczema. • Hair dyes – PPD, PTD • Fragrances & perfumes – in soaps, creams, deodorants • Preservatives – parabens, formaldehyde releasers • Metals – nickel (jewellery, watches, buttons) • Cement & construction dust – chromates • Rubber & latex – gloves, footwear • Plastic footwear • Plants & pollens – airborne contact dermatitis • Detergents & cleaning agents Repeated exposures cause allergic rash, chronic eczema and pigmentation What You Should Do ✔ Avoid repeated exposure ✔ Read product labels carefully ✔ Patch testing for chronic or recurrent cases ✔ Early dermatology consultation prevents long-term pigmentation & scarring Healthy skin begins with identifying the trigger! If your skin reacts repeatedly, don’t ignore it. Consult your dermatologist for proper diagnosis & patch testing.