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Contact dermatitis treatments
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Unfortunately, there the only cure for contact dermatitis is complete avoidance of the irritant or allergen. Any contact dermatitis treatment can only a...
Contact dermatitis test & diagnosis
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Dermatologists or allergy specialists use patch testing to determine which irritants or allergens cause contact dermatitis on an individual. A...
Symptoms of contact dermatitis
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Contact dermatitis is defined as skin inflammation that results from direct contact between the skin and an irritant. Only the specific areas ...
What causes contact dermatitis?
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Many materials, allergens, chemicals, or plants can cause contact dermatitis, a skin condition that is characterized by itchy red skin that general...
Types of contact dermatitis
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Contact dermatitis can be broken down into several categories based on the type of irritants...
What is contact dermatitis?
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Contact dermatitis is a generic medical term that refers to skin inflammation caused by any type of irritant. Upon direct contact with the irritant, the skin ...
Contact dermatitis in children
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Dermatitis is very common in children and affects at least 20% of all children. Babies are often exposed to specific products that may cause contact dermatitis, such as diapers and tear-free shamp...
What causes hives?
Hives or Urticaria is a condition where the skin develops raised pale red patchy bumps (welts) that may become itchy. These welts can range in size and may be all over the body or in a localized area...
Allergic contact dermatitis vs. Irritant contact dermatitis
There are two forms of Contact Dermatitis: Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD) and Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) however the two are fairly similar.

