Allergic Contact Dermatitis Definition

Allergic Contact Dermatitis:

A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them as a result of prior exposure.

Synonym: allergic eczematous dermatitis, allergic eczematous dermatitides, allergic contact dermatitides, contact, allergic dermatitis.

Terms Related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. …
Irritant Dermatitis
A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms.
Dermatitis Venenata
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. …
Irritant Dermatitides
A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms.
Contact Eczema
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. …

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis Definition

Terms Related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Irritant Dermatitis

Dermatitis Venenata

Irritant Dermatitides

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