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Allergic contact dermatitis
Contact allergy to elastane in a bra

Allergic contact dermatitis

Contact allergy to elastane in a bra  (ACD-patient5)


Keywords: Back, Characteristic bra-outlne distribution, Contact allergy, Elastane allergy, Erythema, Lycra allergy, Male, Scaling, Trunk



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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