[Edit: It has been brought to my attention that neoprene may contain mixed dialkyl thioureas, which have been implicated
in allergic contact dermatitis from neoprene materials in some cases.]
Park said that users are mostly likely
experiencing allergic contact dermatitis either from the nickel in the stainless steel used in the device, the materials in the strap, or the adhesives used to put the product together.
«Very commonly,
[allergic contact dermatitis] looks just like eczema, but the distribution suggests there's more of an external trigger,» says Dr. Patel.
Examples of substances that can result in
allergic contact dermatitis include poison ivy and other plants, fragrances and dyes, certain metals including nickel (a common metal in collars), rubber, and preservatives in skin care and other products.
Further studies discovered that the BRAF protein could turn on many itch genes, and they showed similar changes of gene expression in mice with chronic itch induced by dry skin and in mice
with allergic contact dermatitis, two of the skin conditions that frequently cause people to scratch incessantly.
Fitbit CEO and co-founder James Park said in a statement that they have investigated the problem and learned that users complaining of skin problems may have likely
experienced allergic contact dermatitis, which is caused by an allergic response to contact with a certain substance.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis is tricky because the response can be delayed.
There are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis and
allergic contact dermatitis.
Research says that «children's skin is more delicate and therefore more prone to irritant and
allergic contact dermatitis.»
There is, however, a small risk of allergic reaction and
allergic contact dermatitis, and the reaction can be severe.
Itching and a raised rash from poison ivy are classic examples of
allergic contact dermatitis.
«They promote a moist environment for better wound - healing without potentially causing
allergic contact dermatitis.»
The avobenzone is one of the number one causes of
allergic contact dermatitis.
Unfortunately, many treatments for atopic dermatitis often contain allergens or irritants that are known culprits for the development of
allergic contact dermatitis or irritant dermatitis.
Propanediol (a known skin irritant, also known as 1,3 - propylene glycol — associated with irritation and
allergic contact dermatitis as well as contact urticaria in humans, also used as a synthetic frangrance ingredient)
Allergic contact dermatitis is rare but occurs when a pet's skin overreacts to molecules in the environment such as nickel, rubber, wool, dyes and chemicals.
Allergic contact dermatitis is rare but occurs when a pet's skin overreacts to certain molecules in the environment such as nickel, rubber, wool, dyes and chemicals.
Allergic contact dermatitis is the result of an allergy to something that comes in contact with the skin.
With
allergic contact dermatitis it is repeated contact with the chemical that induces sensitization of the skin, that produces an allergic reaction from future contact.
Allergic contact dermatitis (such as Eczema) can develop in dogs and puppies that have been repeatedly exposed to a specific irritant (this will cause contact irritant dermatitis).
«In mammals, especially humans, oxybenzone has been shown to induce photo -
allergic contact dermatitis in 16 - 25 percent of the population.
Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of
allergic contact dermatitis and incites an itchy rash when your skin comes into contact with a usually harmless substance.