Definition of Contact eczema
Contact eczema: A localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an allergen (an allergy-causing substance) or with an irritant such as an acid, a cleaning agent or another chemical. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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