4. Atopic and Contact Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a medical term that describes inflammation of the skin. This skin disorder occurs for many reasons, producing symptoms of an itchy rash and swelling in the affected area. Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, produces a rash that causes the skin to flake while leaving the patient with itching symptoms and tight skin.
In some cases, dermatitis can lead to the development of dyshidrotic eczema. For instance, if an athlete wears knee supports without washing them first, the VOCs in the neoprene sleeve may cause the onset of contact dermatitis. The neoprene sleeve interferes with the skins inability to breathe while sweating, resulting in the emergence of the condition.
Patients with dermatitis may find that the condition progresses into dyshidrotic eczema, will the rash turning into the blisters commonly associated with the skin disorder. People who are at risk of developing skin disorders should avoid covering the skin with any material when sweating.