What causes CD?
CD is caused by either an irritant or an allergen making contact with your skin. Everyone reacts differently to irritants or allergens. Some people will develop a rash after one exposure. Others don’t have a reaction until they’ve had many exposures. Others develop a tolerance to the substance and it no longer causes CD.
Who’s at risk for CD?
Anyone of any age can get CD, but some people have a greater risk if they have a skin condition that reduces the skin’s ability to protect you from germs, such as atopic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, or leg ulcers. Also, if your hands are in water throughout the day and/or you work with harsh chemicals