Allergic contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis due to allergy to a constituent in an ear drop
Keywords: Allergic reaction, Cerumenex eardrop allergy, Cheek, Child, Contact allergy, Crusting, Ear, Ear drops, Ear swelling, Eczematous rash, Erythema, Face, Irritation, Male, Multiple ear pustules, Scaling, Severe adverse reaction
What is allergic contact dermatitis?
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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