Allergic contact dermatitis resulting in scaling, redness and fissuring on the backs of the fingers
Keywords: Adult, Contact dermatitis, Dorsal hand, Dry skin, Erythema, Hand dermatitis, Hand eczema, Healthcare worker, Hyperpigmentation, Lichenified plaques, Nail dystrophy, Scale, Skin of colour, Sodium metabisulfite contact allergy
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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