An acute urticarial reaction in an atopic boy who was latex sensitive and played with a balloon
Keywords: Adverse latex reaction, Angioedema, Atopic eczema, Child, Eczema, Face, Immediate reaction, Periorbital oedema, Type 1 hypersensivity reaction, Vesicular erythematous eruption
Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis/eczema caused by an allergic reaction to a material, called an allergen, in contact with the skin. The allergen is harmless to people that are not allergic to it. Allergic contact dermatitis is also called contact allergy.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson
