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Rhus dermatitis

DEFINITIONS OF: Rhus dermatitis

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n contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron

Types:
poison ivy
dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant
poison oak
dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
poison sumac
dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant
Type of:
contact dermatitis
a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
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