A bullous contact dermatitis due to a bandage constituent
Keywords: Allergic contact eczema, Allergic reaction, Ankle, Bullae overlying erythema, Bullous eruption, Characteristic bandage distribution, Contact allergic, Contact allergic dermatitis to preservative in a bandage, Contact allergy, Erythema, Foot, Leg, Lower leg, Male, Pustules, Severe adverse reaction, Vesicles, Weeping
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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