49:
417:
515:
33:
570:
546:
contraceptives and condoms made from latex. The majority of contraceptives are made of synthetic chemicals which can induce allergies, rash and itching. Sometimes the lubricant used for intercourse may cause irritation. Another cause of irritation in women is post menopausal vaginitis. The decline in the female sex hormones leads to development of dryness and itching in the vagina. This is often accompanied by painful
346:
460:
501:. This disorder is associated with chronic irritation under folds of skin. This is typically seen under large breasts, groins and folds of the abdomen in obese individuals. Candida quickly grows in warm moist areas of these folds and presents as a chronic itch. Over time, the skin becomes red and often oozes.
478:. The affected areas are always dry, scaly, reddish and may ooze sometimes. Eczema cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. One should use moisturizers, use cold compresses and avoid frequent hot showers. There are over the counter corticosteroids creams which can be applied. Sometimes, an anti
428:
Modern office work with use of office equipment has raised concerns about possible adverse health effects. Since the 1970s, reports have linked mucosal, skin, and general symptoms to work with self-copying paper. Emission of various particulate and volatile substances has been suggested as specific
287:
Irritation can also be induced by some allergic response due to exposure of some allergens for example contact dermatitis, irritation of mucosal membranes and pruritus. Mucosal membrane is the most common site of irritation because it contains secretory glands that release mucus which attracts the
505:
is also a chronic type of irritation which can be very annoying. Besides being socially unacceptable, sweat stain the clothes and can present with a foul odor. In some individuals, the warm moist areas often become easily infected. The best way to treat excess sweating is good hygiene, frequent
545:
infection of the mouth or genitalia can be recurrent and prove to be extremely irritating. Sometimes, the irritation can be of the chronic type and it can be so intense that it also causes painful intercourse. Aside from infections, chronic irritation of the vagina may be related to the use of
473:
is another cause of chronic irritation and affects millions of individuals. Eczema simply means a dry skin which is itchy. The condition usually starts at an early age and continues throughout life. The major complaint of people with eczema is an itchy dry skin. Sometimes, the itching will be
625:, account for the majority of causes of gastritis. In some cases, gastritis may develop after surgery, a major burn, infection or emotional stress. The most common symptoms of gastritis include sharp abdominal pain which may radiate to the back. This may be associated with
486:, plants and fabrics. For these individuals, even the minimal exposure can lead to a full blown skin rash, itching, wheezing and coughing. Unfortunately, other than avoidance, there is no other cure. There are allergy shots which can help desensitize against an
699:
Nordström K., D. Norbäck, and R. Akselsson. "Influence of indoor air quality and personal factors on the sick building syndrome (SBS) in
Swedish geriatric hospitals.", Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1995, pp. 170-176, Vol.
363:. This is purely a defense mechanism, to trap a potentially threatening irritant such as a parasite inside its shell, or an attack from outside, injuring the mantle tissue. The oyster creates a pearl sac to seal off the irritation.
446:
is dryness and itching on the upper eyelids. This condition is often seen in young people and can lead to reddish dry eye and scaly eyebrows. To relieve the itching sensation, one may need to apply warm compresses and use topical
291:
Chronic irritation is a medical term signifying that afflictive health conditions have been present for a while. There are many disorders that can cause chronic irritation, the majority involve the skin, vagina, eyes and lungs.
589:(trachea) and the small airways. The constant irritation results in excess production of mucus which makes breathing difficult. Frequently, these individuals wake up in the morning with copious amounts of foul smelling
440:, where one does not make tears, can cause a dry eye sensation which feels very unpleasant. The condition is difficult to treat and is lifelong. Besides artificial tears, there is a drug called Restasis which may help.
616:
or stomach upset is a common irritating disorder affecting millions of people. Gastritis is basically inflammation of the stomach wall lining and has many causes. Smoking, excess alcohol consumption and the use of
355:
It is not proven that oysters can feel pain, but it is known that they react to irritants. When an irritating object becomes trapped within an oyster's shell, it deposits layers of calcium carbonate (CaCO
637:
and a lack of appetite. When the condition is severe it may even result in loss of blood on the stools. The condition often comes and goes for years because most people continue to drink alcohol or use
221:
366:
It has also been observed that an amoeba avoids being prodded with a pin, but there is not enough evidence to suggest how much it feels this. Irritation is apparently the only universal
550:. Cracks and tears often develop on outer aspects of the labia which becomes red from chronic scratching. Post menopausal vaginitis can be treated with short term use of vaginal
490:
but often the results are poor and the treatments are expensive. Most of these individuals with chronic irritation from allergens usually need to take anti histamines or use a
482:
has to be used to prevent the chronic itching sensations. There are also many individuals who have allergies to a whole host of substances like nuts, hair,
731:
312:
and is thus dependent on the (possibly unique) sensitivity of the organism involved while an irritant, classically, acts in a non-specific manner.
228:
37:
750:
605:, lack any type of endurance, and are unable to work productively. One of the ways to avoid chronic bronchitis is to stop or not smoke.
201:
712:
618:
319:, but conversely, if one is stressed by unrelated matters, mild imperfections can cause more irritation than usual: one is
196:
686:
Jaakkola, Maritta S. and Jouni J. K. Jaakkola. "Office
Equipment and Supplies: A Modern Occupational Health Concern?",
642:. Treatment includes the use of antacids or acid neutralizing drugs, antibiotics, and avoiding spicy food and alcohol.
687:
280:) can also be irritants. Irritation also has non-clinical usages referring to bothersome physical or psychological
601:
are common findings. COPD is a lifelong disorder and there is no cure. Eventually most people develop recurrent
795:
728:
214:
174:
148:
120:
581:
Individuals who smoke or are exposed to smog or other airborne pollutants can develop a condition known as
91:
40:
universe, the
Exclamation Mark signifies an immediate skin, eye or respiratory tract irritant, or narcotic.
433:, which involves symptoms such as irritation to the eyes, skin, and upper airways, headache and fatigue.
138:
308:
is defined distinctly from an irritant, however, as allergy requires a specific interaction with the
169:
48:
437:
747:
164:
115:
790:
430:
533:
at some point in their lives. There are several causes of vaginal irritation including fungal
667:
416:
411:
394:
129:
110:
8:
785:
324:
143:
105:
81:
56:
586:
547:
277:
260:
or cell-lining damage. A stimulus or agent which induces the state of irritation is an
100:
766:
316:
273:
76:
378:
373:
It is postulated that most such beings also feel pain, but this is a projection –
754:
735:
716:
709:
71:
66:
27:
338:
of the being stimulated, which is not observable although it may be shared (see
542:
538:
518:
491:
448:
779:
309:
191:
656:
525:
One of the most common areas of the body associated with irritation is the
502:
349:
253:
20:
514:
558:
443:
421:
339:
498:
335:
249:
622:
613:
602:
534:
479:
272:) but mechanical, thermal (heat), and radiative stimuli (for example
269:
264:. Irritants are typically thought of as chemical agents (for example
634:
630:
551:
530:
487:
305:
569:
32:
651:
574:
554:
386:
374:
301:
257:
245:
639:
626:
598:
594:
529:. Many women complain of an itch, dryness, or discharge in the
526:
483:
470:
463:
436:
The eye is also a source of chronic irritation. Disorders like
390:
382:
345:
265:
459:
590:
367:
360:
662:
582:
475:
331:
281:
506:
change of clothes and use of deodorants/antiperspirants.
719:
Dry Eye
Diagnosis And Treatment. Retrieved on 2010-01-12
585:. In this disorder, there is constant irritation of the
497:Another common irritation disorder in females is
777:
359:), slowly increasing in size and producing a
222:
429:causes. These symptoms have been related to
521:lesion of lower lip, second day after onset
381:, denied it entirely, even for such higher
295:
229:
215:
397:a pre-requisite for the feeling of pain.
568:
513:
458:
415:
370:shared by even single-celled creatures.
344:
31:
330:In more basic organisms, the status of
778:
757:Family Doctor. Retrieved on 2010-01-12
202:Workplace hazard controls for COVID-19
738:Yahoo Health. Retrieved on 2010-01-12
619:non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
509:
769:Mayo Clinic. Retrieved on 2010-01-12
288:allergens due to its sticky nature.
304:may be the cause of irritation. An
13:
690:, 1999, pp. 1223, Vol. 150, No. 11
14:
807:
593:and a cough which lasts all day.
405:
688:American Journal of Epidemiology
47:
710:Dry Eye Diganosis And Treatment
760:
741:
722:
703:
693:
680:
1:
673:
377:. Some philosophers, notably
175:Workplace health surveillance
149:Workplace exposure monitoring
121:Personal protective equipment
92:Hierarchy of hazard controls
7:
729:Eczema Condition Factsheets
645:
340:gate control theory of pain
139:Occupational exposure limit
10:
812:
748:What is chronic bronchitis
608:
409:
25:
18:
170:Occupational epidemiology
564:
400:
300:In higher organisms, an
474:associated with a skin
454:
393:; Descartes considered
296:Irritation in organisms
256:or painful reaction to
165:Occupational toxicology
116:Administrative controls
578:
522:
467:
431:Sick Building Syndrome
425:
352:
41:
767:gastritis Information
668:Stimulus (physiology)
572:
517:
494:to relieve symptoms.
462:
419:
348:
35:
19:For the emotion, see
16:State of inflammation
796:Occupational hazards
412:Human eye irritation
130:Occupational hygiene
111:Engineering controls
57:Occupational hazards
325:sensitivity (human)
278:ionising radiations
144:Exposure assessment
753:2010-06-15 at the
734:2010-02-13 at the
715:2010-04-05 at the
621:(NSAIDs), such as
579:
548:sexual intercourse
537:(like candida) or
523:
510:Vaginal irritation
468:
438:Sjögren's syndrome
426:
353:
42:
577:affects your body
302:allergic response
274:ultraviolet light
239:
238:
803:
770:
764:
758:
745:
739:
726:
720:
707:
701:
697:
691:
684:
424:on the right eye
315:It is a form of
252:, is a state of
231:
224:
217:
183:Connected topics
51:
44:
43:
811:
810:
806:
805:
804:
802:
801:
800:
776:
775:
774:
773:
765:
761:
755:Wayback Machine
746:
742:
736:Wayback Machine
727:
723:
717:Wayback Machine
708:
704:
698:
694:
685:
681:
676:
648:
611:
587:breathing tubes
567:
512:
457:
414:
408:
403:
358:
298:
284:or discomfort.
235:
206:
86:
30:
28:Chemical hazard
24:
17:
12:
11:
5:
809:
799:
798:
793:
788:
772:
771:
759:
740:
721:
702:
692:
678:
677:
675:
672:
671:
670:
665:
660:
654:
647:
644:
610:
607:
566:
563:
543:herpes simplex
539:trichomoniasis
519:Herpes simplex
511:
508:
492:bronchodilator
456:
453:
449:corticosteroid
410:Main article:
407:
406:Eye irritation
404:
402:
399:
379:René Descartes
356:
297:
294:
237:
236:
234:
233:
226:
219:
211:
208:
207:
205:
204:
199:
197:Source control
194:
188:
185:
184:
180:
179:
178:
177:
172:
167:
159:
158:
154:
153:
152:
151:
146:
141:
133:
132:
126:
125:
124:
123:
118:
113:
108:
103:
95:
94:
88:
87:
85:
84:
79:
74:
69:
63:
60:
59:
53:
52:
15:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
808:
797:
794:
792:
791:Inflammations
789:
787:
784:
783:
781:
768:
763:
756:
752:
749:
744:
737:
733:
730:
725:
718:
714:
711:
706:
696:
689:
683:
679:
669:
666:
664:
661:
658:
655:
653:
650:
649:
643:
641:
636:
632:
628:
624:
620:
615:
606:
604:
600:
596:
592:
588:
584:
576:
571:
562:
560:
557:and use of a
556:
553:
549:
544:
540:
536:
532:
528:
520:
516:
507:
504:
500:
495:
493:
489:
485:
481:
477:
472:
465:
461:
452:
450:
445:
441:
439:
434:
432:
423:
418:
413:
398:
396:
392:
388:
384:
380:
376:
371:
369:
364:
362:
351:
347:
343:
341:
337:
333:
328:
326:
322:
318:
313:
311:
310:immune system
307:
303:
293:
289:
285:
283:
279:
275:
271:
267:
263:
259:
255:
251:
247:
243:
232:
227:
225:
220:
218:
213:
212:
210:
209:
203:
200:
198:
195:
193:
192:NIOSH ratings
190:
189:
187:
186:
182:
181:
176:
173:
171:
168:
166:
163:
162:
161:
160:
156:
155:
150:
147:
145:
142:
140:
137:
136:
135:
134:
131:
128:
127:
122:
119:
117:
114:
112:
109:
107:
104:
102:
99:
98:
97:
96:
93:
90:
89:
83:
80:
78:
75:
73:
70:
68:
65:
64:
62:
61:
58:
55:
54:
50:
46:
45:
39:
34:
29:
22:
762:
743:
724:
705:
695:
682:
659:(psychology)
657:Irritability
633:, abdominal
612:
580:
524:
503:Perspiration
496:
469:
442:
435:
427:
420:Infant with
395:intelligence
372:
365:
354:
350:Pearl oyster
329:
320:
314:
299:
290:
286:
261:
254:inflammation
241:
240:
106:Substitution
82:Psychosocial
21:irritability
559:moisturizer
444:Blepharitis
422:blepharitis
385:as dogs or
323:; see also
101:Elimination
786:Physiology
780:Categories
674:References
597:and heavy
499:intertrigo
336:perception
250:physiology
242:Irritation
77:Biological
26:See also:
623:ibuprofen
614:Gastritis
603:pneumonia
541:. Often,
535:vaginitis
480:histamine
321:irritable
270:capsaicin
751:Archived
732:Archived
713:Archived
646:See also
635:bloating
631:vomiting
552:estrogen
531:perineum
488:allergen
451:creams.
387:primates
306:allergen
262:irritant
72:Chemical
67:Physical
652:Allergy
609:Stomach
575:tobacco
555:pessary
391:monkeys
383:mammals
375:empathy
334:is the
258:allergy
246:biology
36:In the
640:NSAIDs
627:nausea
599:phlegm
595:Wheeze
527:vagina
484:dander
471:Eczema
464:Eczema
317:stress
266:phenol
591:mucus
565:Lungs
401:Types
389:like
368:sense
361:pearl
244:, in
157:Study
663:Itch
583:COPD
573:How
476:rash
466:arms
455:Skin
332:pain
282:pain
268:and
248:and
38:OSHA
700:52.
342:).
276:or
782::
629:,
561:.
327:.
357:3
230:e
223:t
216:v
23:.
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.
