Hello, today in my blog I am going to talk to you about dermal absortion. You may be asking what dermal means. The definition of dermal is of or relating to skin and especially to the dermis. Dermis is the sensitive vascular inner mesodermic layer of the skin. Epidermal absorption is a route which all types of substances can enter the body through the skin. There are other ways toxincs can enter the body   these ways are inhalation, ingestion, and injection. Dermal absorption is a route of exposure for toxins. Dermal absorption is also a way you can administer medication such as lotions and creams. Many factors come into play when dealing with dermal absorption. The most important factor is concentration of the substance. Toxins effect everybody differently. A little bit of a toxin can be deadly to one person but barely effect someone else. Another big factor is the condition of the skin. Cuts and abrasions can make substances absorb into your body faster. Radiation from the sun can absorb into your skin. This can lead to severe sun burn, sun poisoning, and even melanoma. This can be prevented by sunscreen being directly applied to the skin. Skin absorption describes the movement of substances from the outer surface of the skin. Absorption directly relates to the amount of the substance that is being exposed. Also the possible effects that the substance will have on the organism. The thing that is dangerous about dermal absorption is that human skin can come into contact with toxins intentionally and unintentionally. Dermal absorption can occur from environmental, occupational, or skin exposure to toxins. cosmetics like makeup can affect the body in a poor way as well. Skin disease (dermatitis) is one of the most common occupational disease. The amount of chemical substance  that is absorbed through the skin can be measured directly or indirectly. Studies have shown there are differences in the absorption of different chemicals. Measurements in rats, rabbits or pigs may or may not reflect human absorption. Finding the rate at which agents penetrate the skin is important for assessing the risk from exposures.

There are multiple methods to prevent dermal absorption.

. required to wear gloves/ protective clothing

. warnings to wash immediately if the chemical comes into contact with your skin

. Limit exposure times to the chemicals. For example, workers can only work with chemicals for a certain length of time per day.

Dermal absorption is a very serious issue when it comes to health and safety. Because it is the easiest way for toxins to enter your body. Dermal absorption can vary because your skin can absorb good things and your skin can absorb bad things. Your skin can absorb sunlight. On the bright side of that you can get a nice looking tan and also sunlight is a good source of vitamin D. on the opposite end of the spectrum if your skin absorbs too much sunlight you chave a higher risk of developing skin cancer.

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