Affiliation:
1. Ministry of Health Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore
2. Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
Abstract
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is one of the most common occupational skin diseases, which is hard to differentiate from allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) clinically. Failure to identify the different forms of contact dermatitis can lead to suboptimal management of the patient, with long-term impacts on occupation and quality of life. We describe a case of ICD in a military healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was exposed to butyl gloves from his protective equipment as well as frequent hand-washing during the COVID-19 period. The diagnostic approach to contact dermatitis as well as holistic management plan is further discussed in this case study.