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Allergic contact dermatitis
Common signs and symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis include:
- Red rash or bumps
- Blisters and draining fluid from the involved skin in severe cases
- Itching, which may be severe
- Pain or tenderness
Contact dermatitis results from direct contact with certain substances called allergens. The resulting reaction is your body's response to the sensitizing agent. Common allergens include rubber, costume jewelry, perfume, cosmetics, hair dyes and poison ivy.
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References
- Weston WL, et al. Overview of dermatitis. http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed May 30, 2012.
- Eczema/atopic dermatitis. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/skin-conditions/dermatology-a-to-z/atopic-dermatitis. Accessed May 30, 2012.
- Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 5th ed. Edinburgh, U.K.; New York, N.Y.: Mosby Elsevier; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/about.do?about=true&eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-7234-3541-9..X0001-6--TOP&isbn=978-0-7234-3541-9&uniqId=230100505-57. Accessed May 30, 2012.
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