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contact dermatitis

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noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to contact with an animal, vegetable, or chemical substance.


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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

"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

Allergic contact dermatitis from poison ivy almost always results in a rash that usually lasts two to three weeks before it goes away.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2021

He fell ill in jail and doctors said he had suffered an acute allergic reaction, diagnosing him with "contact dermatitis".

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2020