{"title":"DermNet — Irritant contact dermatitis","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-irritant-contact-dermatitis","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-irritant-contact-dermatitis","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Skin Sensitivity","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/skin-sensitivity"},{"title":"Eye-Area Irritation","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/side-effects/eye-area-irritation"},{"title":"Why is my skin suddenly so sensitive?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-is-my-skin-suddenly-sensitive"},{"title":"Dry Skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/dry-skin"},{"title":"How often should I exfoliate my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-often-should-i-exfoliate-my-face"},{"title":"How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-dark-circles-under-my-eyes"},{"title":"Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-is-my-skin-so-dry-even-when-i-moisturize"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["DermNet reference on irritant contact dermatitis. It supports the Side Effect page about eye-area irritation from poorly tolerated products."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["A dermatology reference page about irritant contact dermatitis and common irritation patterns."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The page describes irritation caused by direct skin exposure to irritants, including redness, dryness, and discomfort."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["Eye-area brightening routines need tolerability guardrails because irritation can make the under-eye area look worse."]}],"source_type":"other","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/irritant-contact-dermatitis"}