an acute or chronic skin reaction to a allergen
An inflammatory skin disease caused by touching a chemical irritant or allergen (allergic contact dermatitis), such as certain metals, perfumed skin products or washing powders. The response to any of these is an individual one.
A type of immune-mediated inflammatory skin rash that results from an allergy to a particular substance (example metal, poison ivy, lanolin, etc)
Dermatitis caused by contact with irritating or allergenic chemicals or biological agents.
a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
A type of eczema that occurs when the skin reacts to a substance that comes into direct contact with it. The reaction usually takes 24 hours to develop.
A localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance. [See: Allergic Reactions to Topical Fluorides
an allergy or irritation on the skin resulting from exposure to certain substances (chemicals, plants, cosmetics, etc.).
Inflammation or irritation of the skin because of contact with an irritating substance. Examples: strong soap, deodorants or perfumes.
A type of allergic reaction of the skin caused by direct contact with a substance or a specific allergen.
Skin swelling due to either initial acute irritation from short-term contact with a substance, or from chronic sensitization that develops from long-term skin contact with an irritating substance.
An allergic reaction resulting from skin contact to an allergen.
inflammation of the skin caused by contact with an external substance to which the individual is allergic. The skin is itchy and red. Small blisters may develop
A reaction that occurs when the skin comes into contact with a substance to which the body is allergic.
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin or a rash caused by contact with various substances of a chemical, animal or vegetable nature. The reaction may be an immunologic response or a direct toxic effect of the substance. Among the more common causes of a contact dermatitis reaction are detergents left on washed clothes, nickel (in watch straps, bracelets and necklaces, and the fastenings on underclothes), chemicals in rubber gloves and condoms, certain cosmetics, plants such as poison ivy, and topical medications.
itchy rash; a result of an exposure to an allergen or an irritant.
type of dermatitis that results from direct contact with one of many irritants or allergens. Common irritants include laundry soap, skin soap and cleaning products. Possible allergens include rubber, metals, jewelry, perfume, cosmetics and weeds such as poison ivy. Signs and symptoms include redness and itching. In severe cases, you may have blisters and weeping sores.
skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. Includes irritant contact dermatitis (a rash brought on purely by repeated irritation from a substance such as water causing "dish pan hands") and allergic contact dermatitis (involving a specific sensitivity or allergy to a specific substance such as poison ivy).
a rash or an inflammation of the skin caused by contact with various substances.
A reaction which occurs after skin comes in contact with certain substances. The reaction may be an immunologic response or a direct toxic effect of the substance.
an acute allergic inflammation of the skin caused by contact with various substances of a chemical, animal or vegetable nature to which hypersensitivity has been acquired. May also refer to a non-allergic reaction to a primary irritant.
Eczema that results from direct contact with a substance.
A dermatitis characterized by inflammatory papules and vesicles. There are two types of contact dermatitis. Primary irritant contact dermatitis is a non-allergic reaction to a substance that has a toxic effect on the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed allergic reaction to an allergen or sensitizer.
Contact dermatitis is a term for a skin reaction resulting from exposure to allergens or irritants. Phototoxic dermatitis occurs when the allergen or irritant is activated by sunlight.