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Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy would lead to what type of reaction?
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Delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
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What are common causes of contact dermatitis?
Common causes of contact dermatitis include the following: poison ivy, oak, and sumac.nickel or nickel alloys.latex
Can a person die from untreated poison ivy?
Not always, but if you're allergic it can be.
How easily is contact dermatitis spread?
Contact dermatitis usually does not spread from one person to another, nor does it spread beyond the area exposed to the irritant unless affected skin comes into contact with another part of the body.
What percentage of people have an allergic reaction to poison ivy and poison oak?
The prognosis is, in most cases, the condition goes away in two weeks.
What causes Red rings in your under arms?
There are several causes of red rings under the arms. It could be from an ingrown hair due to shaving, it could be an allergic reaction, or it could be due to contact with poison oak or ivy. Allergic reactions can be from metal jewelry or from detergents used to wash clothing with which the under arm area came into contact.
What to use for contact dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is usually due to an allergic reaction to something in the environment. This allergen will come "in contact" with the skin, producing an allergic reaction, usually a rash that is itchy and red.
What is the medical term meaning allergic dermatitis?
The medical term of allergic reaction is the phrase itself. Some types of allergic reactions include anaphylaxis and hives.
What is mobile dermatitis?
this type of allergic contact dermatitis due to contact of the side of face and the ear to mobile ( which made of nickel)..and with time the lesion show vesicles then rednees wepping ares with iching..this loclized only at side in direct contact with mobile...and as this type of contact dermatitis is allergic..so..it not show it reaction at first time..but with further use of mobile at same side and longe time..give this allergic reaction..we can treat by avoid contact the mobile direct to skin..and use head phone..with topical steroid..H.C.1% tow time per day..with antihistamine to overcome ich..
I got rash after having an ultrasound, could it be a allergic reaction to the gel?
Judging from the literature, it looks like an allergic reaction is unlikely. Rather, it was probably contact dermatitis, which can have similar symptoms, but the cause is totally different than an allergy.
How is contact dermatitis causing skin lesions diagnosed?
In cases of contact dermatitis, a condition in which a allergic reaction to something irritates the skin, doctors may use patch tests, in which samples of specific antigens are introduced into the skin via a scratch or a needle prick
What are common causes of contact dermatitis?
Common causes of contact dermatitis include the following: poison ivy, oak, and sumac.nickel or nickel alloys.latex
What are the side effects associated with using feverfew?
Considered safe in recommended doses. Possible allergic reactions of contact dermatitis and airborne dermatitis.
You have had a rash in the back of your hairneck for over 1 year what could this be?
Dermatitis is characterized by an itchy pink or red rash. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to something that irritates the skin. It is manifested by one or more lines of red, swollen, blistered skin that may itch.
How does one contract contact dermatitis?
You can contract contact dermatitis by exposing yourself to things that will cause an immune reaction to your body. Common causes include cheap metals such as nickel, and latex.
What side effects may occur with hydrotherapy?
There is a risk of allergic reaction (also known as contact dermatitis ) for some patients using essential oils and herbs in their bath water. These individuals may want to test for allergic sensitization to herbs by performing a skin patch test.
What is organic vulvodynia?
Organic vulvodynia--in which a cause for the condition can be identified--includes contact or allergic dermatitis and chemical irritation commonly caused by:
What causes organic vulvodynia?
Organic vulvodynia--in which a cause for the condition can be identified--includes contact or allergic dermatitis and chemical irritation commonly caused by:
