ABSTRACT
Contact with external irritating agents, such as dishwashing liquid, enzymes, or raw meat, can result in irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), a localized nonimmunologic condition. ICD ensues when irritant stimuli overpower the defense and repair capacities of the skin (Goldner and Jackson, 1994; Walle, 2000). Exposure to potent irritants or exposure to mild irritants for an extended period of time will increase the likelihood of developing ICD.
