Skin Conditions / Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a common skin condition and one of the most widespread causes of ill health at work. What's more, dermatitis can make working impossible in severe cases. However, if you've developed a skin condition or dermatitis at work, you may be able to claim compensation.

Get in touch with Claims Direct today to find out more about skin condition and dermatitis claims.

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Dermatitis - symptoms and causes

Dermatitis can be a long or a short term skin condition and symptoms include red, inflamed, itchy and blistering skin. Dermatitis is also a skin condition that can spread over the whole body, but some types of dermatitis can be cured. For those that can't, however, there are treatments that can ease the discomfort and pain.

Common causes and aggressors of dermatitis include:

  • Chemicals
  • Detergents and cleaning products
  • Oils
  • Rubber/ latex
  • Resins
  • Solvents.

Professionals most at risk from skin conditions such as dermatitis include:

  • Cleaners
  • Engineers
  • Hairdressers
  • Kitchen workers
  • Nurses
  • Printers
  • Painters.

Your employer should minimize risks when it comes to dermatitis

Your employer has a responsibility to ensure you are not at risk from harmful substances that could cause or aggravate skin conditions like dermatitis at work. This means, where possible, they should try and use alternative, safer products and reduce the contact you have with hazardous materials. At the very least you should be given suitable protective clothing to avoid skin exposure, such as gloves or overalls.

Claims Direct can help with dermatitis and skin condition claims

If your dermatitis was caused by conditions at work, Claims Direct can help. We use expert personal injury lawyers who will help you with your claim and advise you about any benefits you might be entitled to.

If you suffer from dermatitis or another skin condition it is also vital you get treatment, and we can also help you with this.

Get in touch today for a free discussion about your dermatitis compensation claim. Call us to speak to a trained representative over the phone or, if you leave your details on your online form, we'll call you right back. Call us to talk about skin conditions today on 0800 884 0321.

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