Allergic contact dermatitis
Eczema on the face 'v' area of the chest and hands - the airborne contact allergen was a compositae plant
Keywords: Asteraceae (compositae) plant family, Chrysanthemum allergy, Dorsal hand, Erythematous vesicular eruption, Face, Forearm, Male, Peri-oral crusted papules, Periocular oedema
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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