contact dermatitis

/ˌkɑntækt ˈdʌrməˌtaɪdɪs/
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Definitions of contact dermatitis
  1. noun
    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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    bubble gum dermatitis
    an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum
    Rhus dermatitis
    contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
    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:
    dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
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