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contact dermatitis

American  

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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It may also result in contact dermatitis, often an itchy skin reaction.

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2023

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

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