Contact allergy from polythene rope used to draw water from a well
Keywords: Contact allergy, Eczematous rash, Fingers, Fissuring, Hand, Hyperpigmented rash, Male, Palmar hand, Polythene rope use, Scaling, Skin of colour, Thumb
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 Hilary Kosgey
