What does contact dermatitis mean?
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con·tact der·mati·tis
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contact dermatitisnoun
a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
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Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a type of acute or chronic inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to chemical or physical agents. Symptoms of contact dermatitis can include itchy or dry skin, a red rash, bumps, blisters, or swelling. These rashes are not contagious or life-threatening, but can be very uncomfortable. Contact dermatitis results from either exposure to allergens (allergic contact dermatitis), or irritants (irritant contact dermatitis). Allergic contact dermatitis involves a delayed type of hypersensitivity and previous exposure to an allergen to produce a reaction. Irritant contact dermatitis is the most common type and represents 80% of all cases. It is caused by prolonged exposure to irritants, leading to direct injury of the epidermal cells of the skin, which activates an immune response, resulting in an inflammatory cutaneous reaction. Phototoxic dermatitis occurs when the allergen or irritant is activated by sunlight. Diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis can often be supported by patch testing.
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contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a particular substance. It results in localized redness, swelling, itching, and sometimes blistering. There are two types: irritant contact dermatitis, caused by substances such as bleach, soap, detergents, and acids; and allergic contact dermatitis, which is a type of allergic reaction to items like cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, plants, and more.
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Contact dermatitis
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.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contact dermatitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contact dermatitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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