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Medical Conditions - Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin either due to an irritant or an allergen. Common skin irritants include sawdust, sanitizers, shampoo, soaps, detergents, chemicals present in daily use products like nail paint removers, floor cleaners, etc. Irritant contact dermatitis presents with ulceration and blistering, dry and crusty skin, etc. Allergic dermatitis is due to an altered immune response towards successive trigger exposure. The triggers can be latex, leather, citrus fruit peel, cosmetic products, nickel jewelry, etc. It is characterized by an itchy rash, burning sensation, redness, swelling of eyes or face, etc.

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What are the causes of itchy, painful bumps after sex?

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Why are my skin rashes not improving after using calamine?

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How to manage itchy white patches around my mouth and chin?

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Can allergy result in hand dryness with on and off non-itchy, painless, red spots.

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I have a rash on my penis. Is it contact dermatitis?

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My father has light red urine and itchy rashes. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Skin allergies can be triggered by various factors, including: 1. Food. 2. Environmental allergens. 3.

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What do shiny patches and sores under the foreskin indicate?

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I am 32. Is long-term steroid use safe for my hand eczema?

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I am 32. Which treatment will help my red, itchy armpits?

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