contact dermatitis

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contact dermatitis

An acute or chronic skin inflammation resulting from contact with an irritating substance or allergen.

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contact dermatitis - a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)

bubble gum dermatitis - an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum

Rhus dermatitis - contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron

dermatitis - inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters

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