HUBUNGAN KUALITAS AIR DENGAN KEJADIAN DERMATITIS PADA MASYARAKAT: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Dermatitis is a common skin disorder in the community and is often related to environmental conditions, particularly clean water quality and sanitation. Water that does not meet physical, chemical, and microbiological standards can increase the risk of skin irritation, infection, and contact dermatitis. This literature review aims to identify the relationship between clean water quality and facilities and the incidence of dermatitis in the community through an analysis of three research articles published between 2022 and 2025. All three studies consistently show that substandard water quality, particularly related to Escherichia coli contamination, inadequate clean water facilities, and poor personal hygiene are significantly associated with an increased incidence of dermatitis. Women were found to be at higher risk in two case-control studies. These findings emphasize the importance of improving sanitation, securing clean water facilities, monitoring water quality, and educating about personal hygiene as measures to prevent dermatitis in the community.