What Is A Contact Allergy?
Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergic
Symptoms
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Itching (pruritus ) of the skin in exposed areas -
Skin redness or inflammation in the exposed area - Tenderness of the skin in the exposed area
- Localized
swelling of the skin - Warmth of the exposed area (may occur)
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Skin lesion or rash at the site of exposure- Lesions of any type: redness,
rash ,papules (pimple-like),vesicles , andbullae (blisters ) - May involve oozing, draining, or crusting
- May become scaly,...
- Lesions of any type: redness,
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