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Neck dermatitis from a nickel necklace
Keywords: 22 years, African ethnicity, Contact allergy, Female, Jewelry necklace allergy, Nickel allergy, Reddish-brown patch, Site specific reaction, Skin of colour, 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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Source: Dr Hilary Kosgey