A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. Includes irritant contact dermatitis (a rash brought on purely by repeated irritation from a substance such as water causing "dish pan hands") and allergic contact dermatitis (involving a specific sensitivity or allergy to a specific substance such as poison ivy).

Also called allergic contact eczema, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, such as poison ivy or certain preservatives in creams and lotions.

Inflammatory condition of the skin resulting from dermal exposure to an allergen (sensitizer) or an irritating (corrosive, defatting) substance.

Inflammation of the skin caused by materials or substances coming in contact with it; may involve either allergic or nonallergic mechanisms.

A rash or skin irritation that results when skin contacts an allergen or irritating substance.

A type of acute or chronic Skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the Skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms [..]

A Contact Dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the Skin of those who have acquired Hypersensitivity to them a [..]

A Delayed Hypersensitivity involving the reaction between Sunlight or other radiant energy source and a chemical substance to which the individual has been previously exposed and sensitized. It manife [..]

A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity producing a sometimes vesiculating Dermatitis. It results in Hyperpigmentation and desquamation of the Light-exposed areas of the Skin.

Marry substances applied to the skin either intentionally or accidentally, such as acids, caustics, strong soaps and detergents, may cause irritations. Synthetic fabrics including carpeting and wool h [..]

A rash or inflammation of the skin caused by repeated direct contact with a substance. Examples include: detergent residues on clothes, nickel (watch straps and bracelets), rubber gloves and some cosm [..]

An inflammation of the skin (blistered red, itchy and often weeping) which is usually caused by contact with chemicals found in cosmetics, perfume, jewellery and clothing as well as some plants.

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin or a rash caused by contact with various substances of a chemical, animal or vegetable nature. The reaction may be an immunologic response or a direct toxic effect of the substance. Among the more common causes of a contact dermatitis reaction are detergents left on washed clothes, nickel (in watch [..]

A rash or inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with various substances.