contactants
Contactants are substances that can cause harm or irritation upon direct contact with the skin or other tissues. This type of interaction is often referred to as contact dermatitis, which can manifest in various forms, including irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
Irritant contact dermatitis is the more common form and occurs when a substance directly damages the skin's
Allergic contact dermatitis is an immune system response to a specific substance, known as an allergen. When
Prevention of contact dermatitis involves avoiding known irritants and allergens, wearing protective clothing when handling potentially