Allergens are substances to which one has become allergic eg. nickel, perfume, rubber. Inherited factors Family history of dermatitis, or sometimes asthma. Dry skin Injury to the skin Infection Bacterial, yeast or fungal infection . Showers are better. Irritants Protect your skin from dust, water, solvents, detergents, injury.
Emollients Apply an emollient liberally and often, particularly after bathing, and when itchy.
Topical steroids Apply a topical steroid cream or ointment to the itchy patches for a 5 to 15 day course. A suitable one will be prescribed by your doctor or dermatologist. Make sure you understand when and where to apply it, and how often you may repeat the course. Steroids should usually be applied once or twice daily to the red and itchy areas only. Sometimes two or more topical steroids will be supplied, either for different parts of the body, or for differing grades of dermatitis.