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Allergic contact dermatitis due to propyl gallate in a lip salve
Keywords: Golden crust, Lip balm allergy, Lips, Local swelling, Male, Peri-oral, Redness, Vesicular 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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