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Allergic contact dermatitis
Contact allergy to a neoprene ankle brace

Allergic contact dermatitis

Contact allergy to a neoprene ankle brace  (ACD-patient7)


Keywords: Ankle brace allergy, Contact allergy, Erythematous eruption, Excoriations, Foot, Leg, Male, Neoprene allergy, Scaling



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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