How to Prevent Redness of the Skin
Identify and avoid the substance that is triggering your skin irritation., Wear gloves and long sleeves if you must use an irritant such as cleaning agents., Change the detergent or soap you are using to a milder formula.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Identify and avoid the substance that is triggering your skin irritation.
Keep a log of what you were doing, wearing or using within a couple of hours of the irritation.
Many substances can cause this irritation including soaps, perfume, cleaning agents, some plants, nickel and other metals. -
Step 2: Wear gloves and long sleeves if you must use an irritant such as cleaning agents.
Wash your skin promptly if you touch a known irritant.
This can help prevent irritation from occurring. , -
Step 3: Change the detergent or soap you are using to a milder formula.
Detailed Guide
Keep a log of what you were doing, wearing or using within a couple of hours of the irritation.
Many substances can cause this irritation including soaps, perfume, cleaning agents, some plants, nickel and other metals.
Wash your skin promptly if you touch a known irritant.
This can help prevent irritation from occurring. ,
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