Contact Dermatitis
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction that arises after contact with a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic response. It appears in the exposed area and usually causes visible discomfort.
Common symptoms: redness, itching, dryness, and, at times, small blisters or scaling in the contact area.
Common causes: soaps, cleaning products, cosmetics, metals in accessories, or certain plants, among other triggers.
The dermatologist is the right professional to study skin conditions, and the allergist can help identify the responsible factor. If you notice skin reactions that recur or do not resolve, it is worth discussing it with a specialist who can assess what is causing them.
Data on 1,540 doctors who treat contact dermatitis
Which specialist treats contact dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, with support from an allergist or an immunologist to identify the allergen; in children a pediatrician may be involved. You can book with the right specialist if you have redness or hives after contact with a substance. Identifying the trigger helps prevent future episodes.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in contact dermatitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Frequently asked questions
What is contact dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction that arises after contact with a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic response. It appears in the exposed area and usually causes visible discomfort.
Which doctor treats contact dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, with support from an allergist or an immunologist to identify the allergen; in children a pediatrician may be involved. You can book with the right specialist if you have redness or hives after contact with a substance. Identifying the trigger helps prevent future episodes.