Dermatitis compensation claims
Work related skin diseases affect more people in the UK than people imagine.
Dermatitis is a condition affecting the skin. There are various types of dermatitis ranging from contact dermatitis/eczema (often associated with work related compensation claims) to seborrhoeic dermatitis (affecting the scalp and face) to atopic dermatitis.
Types of dermatitis
A number of health conditions, allergies, genetic factors, physical and mental stressors, and irritants can cause dermatitis:
- Contact dermatitis (rash due to contact with irritants)
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis (itchy scalp condition)
- Atopic dermatitis (itchy rash that comes and goes)
- Neurodermatitis (chronic itchy and localized rash)
- Perioral dermatitis (rash around nose & mouth)
- Stasis dermatitis (build up of fluid in legs)
Dermatitis symptoms
- Skin rash and/or flaky skin
- Chronic itchy skin
- Skin lesions
- Skin redness
- Scaly and/or dry itchy skin
- Cracket skin
- Blistering skin
Causes of dermatitis
Dermatitis can be caused by direct contact with chemicals, irritants (soap powder, skin soap, cleaning products) or allergens (rubber, perfume, cosmetics, metals), genetics and stress.
Work related skin diseases can affect people in the following professions.
- Hairdressers
- Cleaners
- Swimming pool attendants/Pool lifegaurds
- Catering
- Automotive/garage workers
- Printing
- Health workers
If you think you may have work related dermatitis then TLW Solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.
Even if you were exposed a number of years ago, it may still be possible to claim. Speak to one of our staff to see if we can help.
Successful locations for dermatitis claims
Newcastle | Manchester | Birmingham | Leeds | Midlands
Sunderland | Liverpool | Middlesbrough | Yorkshire | Wales
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