Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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Overview

Allergic contact dermatitis is a condition that occurs when the skin comes into contact with a substance that produces an allergic reaction (e.g., rash). In most case, these substances (called allergens) are harmless. However, some people are born with or develop a hypersensitivity to them. When exposed to allergens (usually organic substances or chemicals), these people experience an allergic reaction.

Allergic contact dermatitis is the second most common type of contact dermatit...Read the full article