Allergic contact dermatitis: diagnosis and treatment
Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation that occurs as a result of contact with a substance to which the body has an allergic reaction. When in contact with this substance (an allergen), an inflammatory reaction develops on the skin, leading to various symptoms. Allergic contact dermatitis can be caused by a variety of substances, such as metals (for example, nickel), plants (for example, poison ivy, poison oak), cosmetic products, medications, dyes, solvents, and many others.