contact dermatitis
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Wear protective gloves and long sleeves, as the sap can cause contact dermatitis.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
While the aluminum in antiperspirants can cause a type of allergic reaction called contact dermatitis for a small minority of people with sensitive skin, it’s usually perfectly safe for most underarms, she adds.
From National Geographic • Sep. 6, 2023
In 2019, he was diagnosed with contact dermatitis whilst in jail, with his doctor suggesting he might have been exposed to "some toxic agent".
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2022
"They're known to cause allergies in some people, and they also produce a defensive secretion that can stain walls and cause contact dermatitis and/or a stinging sensation to sensitive people."
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2022
This rash is a type of allergic contact dermatitis — in the same family as the rashes some people get from wearing jewelry or metal belt buckles or from using certain fragrances or cosmetics.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2021
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