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Contact Dermatitis : Causes

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Causes could include:
A history of any type of allergies increases the risk for this condition.Irritant dermatitis, the most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, sol...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Irritant contact dermatitis(ICD) is the more commonly reported of the two kinds of contact dermatitis, and is seen in about 80% of cases. It can be caused by soaps, detergents, solvents, adhesives, fiberglass, and other substances that are able to...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Diagnosis of contact dermatitis begins with a physical examination and asking the patient questions about his or her health and daily activities. When contact dermatitis is suspected, the doctor attempts to learn as much as possible about the chil...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Diagnosis begins with a physical examination and asking the patient questions about his or her health and daily activities. When contact dermatitis is suspected, the doctor attempts to learn as much as possible about the patient's hobbies, workpla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that are contacted through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.Allergic reactions are common. The immune response that causes an allergic reaction is simila...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 28, 2008
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