Can Drywall Dust Make You Itchy

The tiny size of drywall dust particles makes it easy for them to float through the air and get into eyes, mouths, noses, and throats, where they can cause short-term irritation in those that inhale drywall dust.

Can drywall dust cause skin irritation?

To answer your question in short: drywall dust is not toxic to the body in smaller amounts. This means it will not cause any long-term diseases. However, it can irritate parts of the body, like the eyes and throat. This is because it is made of a chemical known as gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate).

Can dust from drywall harmful?

Over time, breathing the dust from drywall joint compounds may cause persistent throat and airway irritation, coughing, phlegm production, and breathing difficulties similar to asthma. Smokers or workers with sinus or respiratory conditions may risk even worse health problems.