Vtct Level 2 Preventing Contact Dermatitis
VTCT Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis
Contents Page
Page 2-3 Assignment brief
Page 4 Task A; A-B
Page 5 Task A; C-D
Page 6 Task A; E
Page 7 Task B; A-B
Page 8 Task B; B-C
Page 9 Bibliography
VTCT Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis
Task A a) Define contact dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis is a non contagious form of eczema. It is mainly found on hands in the field of hair and beauty, but can effect anywhere on the body, it is commonly seen in occupational settings. Contact dermatitis refers to a range of reactions that result from skin contact with a foreign substance. It may appear as an itchy, red, swollen, or blistery rash after contact with an allergen or irritant. Dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin. It can vary in severity. Dermatitis is not infectious, so it cannot be passed from one person to another.
b) Identify the early and developing signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis. The main signs and symptoms are: * Dryness - Early Symptom * Redness - Early Symptom * Itching - Early Symptom * Flaking/Scaling - Possible Signs * Cracking/Blistering- Possible Signs * Swelling- Severe Symptom * Pain- Severe Symptom * Discoloration- Severe Symptom * Wounds - Severe Symptom * Severe cases nails can be affected.
c) State the causes of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
There are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis & allergic contact dermatitis.
Irritant contact dermatitis can flare up after a few contacts with strong chemicals like bleach. More commonly it develops gradually through frequent wet working or working with milder chemicals like dyes, permanent wave solutions, shampoos, wet work.
Allergic contact dermatitis can develop quickly after only a few contacts with a substance. Sometimes it can take months or even years for the allergy to develop. Once you are allergic, you
Contents Page
Page 2-3 Assignment brief
Page 4 Task A; A-B
Page 5 Task A; C-D
Page 6 Task A; E
Page 7 Task B; A-B
Page 8 Task B; B-C
Page 9 Bibliography
VTCT Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis
Task A a) Define contact dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis is a non contagious form of eczema. It is mainly found on hands in the field of hair and beauty, but can effect anywhere on the body, it is commonly seen in occupational settings. Contact dermatitis refers to a range of reactions that result from skin contact with a foreign substance. It may appear as an itchy, red, swollen, or blistery rash after contact with an allergen or irritant. Dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin. It can vary in severity. Dermatitis is not infectious, so it cannot be passed from one person to another.
b) Identify the early and developing signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis. The main signs and symptoms are: * Dryness - Early Symptom * Redness - Early Symptom * Itching - Early Symptom * Flaking/Scaling - Possible Signs * Cracking/Blistering- Possible Signs * Swelling- Severe Symptom * Pain- Severe Symptom * Discoloration- Severe Symptom * Wounds - Severe Symptom * Severe cases nails can be affected.
c) State the causes of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
There are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis & allergic contact dermatitis.
Irritant contact dermatitis can flare up after a few contacts with strong chemicals like bleach. More commonly it develops gradually through frequent wet working or working with milder chemicals like dyes, permanent wave solutions, shampoos, wet work.
Allergic contact dermatitis can develop quickly after only a few contacts with a substance. Sometimes it can take months or even years for the allergy to develop. Once you are allergic, you
Bibliography: www.hse.gov.uk date of access 22/06/12 www.direct.gov.uk date of access 22/06/12 Google images date of access 22/06/12