Contact dermatitis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

Used for

contact hypersensitivity, dermatitis venenata, nonplant contact dermatitis, phytophotodermatitis, plant contact dermatitis, poison ivy dermatitis, polymorphic photodermatitis, Rhus dermatitis

See for

allergic dermatitis

Broader Terms

delayed hypersensitivity, dermatitis

Related Terms

skin hypersensitivity

Scope Note

type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin; may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.

Facts

• Contact dermatitis is an itchy skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to material in contact with the skin.
• Occupational irritant contact dermatitis is an inflammation caused by substances found in the workplace that come in direct contact with the skin.
• Irritant contact dermatitis is usually treated with the following: Chemical burns are usually flushed with water followed by use of antidote or specific remedy against the particular toxic chemical.
• Irritant contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease, usually resulting from toxic reactions to chemical irritants such as solvents and cutting fluids.

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