Contact allergy on the backs of the thighs due to nickel in a chair
Keywords: Contact allergy, Eczematous patch, Erythema, Excoriation marks, Indurated erythematous patches, Metal allergy, Nickel allergy, Posterior thighs, Scaling, School chair strut 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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