Definition of Contact dermatitis, allergic

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Contact dermatitis, allergic: Also called allergic contact eczema, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, such as poison ivy or certain preservatives in creams and lotions.

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