Eczema, allergic contact
A red, itchy, weepy reaction that occurs 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. Also known as allergic contact dermatitis.
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A localized reaction that involves redness, itching, and burning that occurs where the skin has come into contact with an allergen (an allergy-causing substance) or an irritant such as an acid, a cleaning agent, or another chemical.
- Eczema, dyshidrotic
Irritation of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet that is characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn.
- Eczema, nummular
Coin-shaped plaques of inflamed skin-most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs that may be crusted, scaling, and extremely itchy. The word “nummular” is taken from the Latin “hummus,” a small coin.
- Eczema, seborrheic
Yellowish, oily, scaly plaques of skin on the scalp, face, and occasionally other parts of the body.
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