Allergic contact dermatitis on the neck due to a textile dye in a shirt collar (ACD-patient6)
Keywords: 9 years, African ethnicity, Child, Contact allergy, Female, Leathery hyperpigmented patch, Neck, Papular rash, Skin of colour, Textile contact dermatitis, Traditional sisal head and neck gear 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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Source: Dr Hilary Kosgey
