Neck dermatitis from a nickel necklace
Keywords: 27 years, African ethnicity, Contact allergy, Female, Generalised neck leathery greyish discolouration, Jewelry necklace allergy, Nickel jewlery, Posterior neck, Skin of colour, Vesicular clusters
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
