SKIN THERAPY - HOUSEWIVES |
Contact
Dermatitis
Fungal Infections
Jewellery Dermatitis (Nickel Allergy)
Hyperpigmentation
Contact
Dermatitis
This is a very common skin disorder that can arise from
doing housework. It can occur as an irritation to the skin
(irritant contact dermatitis) or as an allergic reaction
to some agent (allergic contact dermatitis).
The common offending agents are.
Fungal
Infections
Fungal infections may affect the nails causing them to become
brittle or thick. In some cases the nail is completely destroyed.
Fungal infection which occurs between the fingers (in the
webbing) appears as a red, flaky rash accompanied with itching,
causing great distress. Both conditions occur because of
excessive exposure of the hands to water. Thus, fungal infection
is very often observed in housewives because of the nature
of their work.
Jewellery
Dermatitis (Nickel Allergy)
This condition develops when a person becomes allergic to
nickel and on contact with the metal, develops a red, itchy
rash followed by tiny water blisters and peeling of skin.
Causes Of Jewellery Dermatitis
Triggering
Factors
The following is a list of items containing nickel, exposure
to any of which aggravates the skin condition
Hyperpigmentation
This is another skin condition commonly occurring in women.
Hyperpigmentation as such is not a disease. It is a symptom
(like fever),
which can be associated with disorders like: