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Allergic vs. Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Spot the difference between the two most common skin reactions

We often come into contact with various substances every day, from soaps and cleaning agents to jewellery, cosmetics, and plants. While most of these are harmless, sometimes our skin reacts in ...
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Hand Dermatitis: A Review of Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management

Definition. Approximately 80% of all HD cases involve irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). Contact dermatitis of the hands can be either irritant or allergic in etiology (Goh, 1989). Irritants are ...