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contact dermatitis [′kän‚takt dər·mə′tīd·əs] (medicine) An acute or chronic inflammation of the skin resulting from irritation by or sensitization to some substance coming in contact with the skin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The agent is expected to be used in the treatment of allergic dermatitis such as atopic and contact dermatitis. In some individuals, the milky latex in fresh dandelion leaves may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) accounts for approximately 90% of all occupational skin disease, with health care workers one of the most commonly affected occupational groups. |
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