Many which two categories of pesticides cause dermatitis?

• A. Herbicides, fungicides
• B. Insecticides, rodenticides
• C. Fungicides, insecticides
• D. Herbicides, insecticides

Answer: (A)

Dermatitis from pesticides happens when the skin is exposed to irritants or sensitizers in the formulations, especially during mixing, loading, applying, or cleaning equipment. Among pesticide types, herbicides and fungicides are most often linked to skin irritation and allergic-like dermatitis because their formulations frequently include solvents, surfactants, or other ingredients that irritate or sensitize the skin. Some common fungicides themselves and the additives in herbicide products can provoke contact dermatitis, making these two categories the ones most associated with this issue.

While insecticides and rodenticides can also cause skin irritation in some cases, the typical dermatitis often reported in this context points to herbicides and fungicides, so precautions like wearing protective gloves, long sleeves, and washing exposed skin promptly are especially important when handling these products.