What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when something touches your skin and triggers a rash. The rash may appear right away or it could take some time to develop.

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Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home, garden, ...

From poison ivy and nickel to shampoo and fragrances, thousands of substances could cause this common skin condition. “There are two main types — allergic or irritant (dermatitis),” said Dr. Allison ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fragrance mix one, balsam of Peru, botanicals and nickel are common causes. Patterns along the lateral sides of ...

Among construction workers referred for patch testing, the majority tested positive for occupationally relevant allergens and nearly half were diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis. Occupational ...

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a skin inflammation resulting in swollen, reddened and itchy skin due to direct contact with an allergen. Topping ...

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Excitement surrounding the "Allergen of the Year" may only be truly appreciated by those immersed in the field of contact dermatitis and patch testing, but each year the announcement is met with ...

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) associated with ophthalmic medications is a significant clinical challenge that arises when patients develop a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to active ingredients ...

As discussed, the clinical appearance of ICD from plants is quite polymorphous. The general rule is that any part of the body in direct contact with the plant irritant can be affected. Typical ...