Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
All Resources Treatments A-Z Personal Assistant Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of MyEczemaTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Is it ok to touch animal fur, e.g.cat fur, with bare hands If you have hand eczema?

A MyEczemaTeam Subscriber asked a question 💭
August 6
 · 
Be the first to react
Atopic Dermatitis Specialists: 7 Tips on What To Look For Read Article...
A MyEczemaTeam Member

I've never experienced an issue playing with my puppy. I have rheummatoid arthritis that does act out at times with a rash every so often but I still can take care of the Australian Shepard without having any issue in holding, caring, or petting Sydney without any issue. If I there are areas iching more than normal I will care to them first before caring to the puppy. Thankfully, I haven't had too much trouble with my skin being full of itches.

August 12
MyEczemaTeam

Touching cat fur with bare hands when you have hand eczema can be risky, especially if animal dander is one of your triggers. Pet fur can carry allergens that may cause a flare-up, particularly for those with allergic contact dermatitis.

Here are some tips to help manage contact with animals:

- Wash hands gently after Show Full Answer

Touching cat fur with bare hands when you have hand eczema can be risky, especially if animal dander is one of your triggers. Pet fur can carry allergens that may cause a flare-up, particularly for those with allergic contact dermatitis.

Here are some tips to help manage contact with animals:

- Wash hands gently after touching animals, using a fragrance-free, gentle soap
- Moisturize immediately after washing to restore the skin barrier
- Wear thin cotton gloves if you want an extra layer of protection
- Avoid touching your face after contact with fur
- Monitor your skin for any signs of a reaction after contact If you notice your eczema flaring up regularly after contact with your pet, it's worth speaking to a dermatologist about allergy patch testing to confirm whether animal dander is a trigger for you. Everyone's triggers are different, so what causes a flare for one person may not affect another.

August 6

Related Questions

View All

Does anybody have ecxema on feet and hands?

A MyEczemaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Emmitsburg, MD
May 3, 2022

Has anyone tried UVB therapy for their child or themselves?

A MyEczemaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Highland, CA
February 7, 2018

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a member? Log In