Allergic contact dermatitis is one of two forms of contact dermatitis, in which skin contact with a particular substance triggers an allergic skin reaction. The other form is irritant contact ...

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Background: Medical adhesive bandages are extensively used in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive ...

Dermatitis. 2010;21(1):59-60. A 47-year-old female presented for evaluation of a pruritic and painful vulvar dermatitis. The dermatitis began approximately 3 years prior to presentation, shortly after ...

Research has found a promising new treatment for allergic contact dermatitis that offers an alternative to corticosteroids and their possible side effects. Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd ...

From poison ivy and nickel to shampoo and fragrances, thousands of substances could cause this common skin condition. “There are two main types — allergic or irritant (dermatitis),” said Dr. Allison ...

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) associated with ophthalmic medications is a significant clinical challenge that arises when patients develop a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to active ingredients ...

Contact dermatitis, a common skin reaction, arises from irritants or allergens, causing redness and itching. Two types exist: irritant, from direct damage (80% of cases), and allergic, an immune ...

Researchers demonstrate that a DNA molecule, known as an aptamer, can combat allergic contact dermatitis in mice and has the potential to treat other skin conditions. Notably, the team has found that ...

Eyelid dermatitis can make eyes itchy, swollen, or irritated. It typically results from allergies or sensitivities to fragrances, preservatives, or other chemicals. If your eyelids often get itchy, ...

Allergic dermatitis--simply, inflammation of the skin caused by an irritating stimulus--is a common yet often treatable and manageable problem in horses. Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ...