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Definition of Allergic contact eczema

Allergic contact eczema: Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction 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.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 6/13/1999 9:10:00 PM


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