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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Contact dermatitis
			\| image = [[File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Contact dermatitis around a wound
			\| field = [[Dermatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Itchiness]], [[redness]], [[swelling]], [[blisters]]
			\| onset = Minutes to hours after exposure
			\| duration = Days to weeks
			\| causes = [[Irritant]]s or [[allergen]]s
			\| risks = [[Occupation]]al exposure, [[allergy]] history
			\| diagnosis = [[Patch test]], clinical evaluation
			\| differential = [[Atopic dermatitis]], [[psoriasis]], [[seborrheic dermatitis]]
			\| treatment = Avoidance of triggers, [[topical corticosteroids]], [[emollients]]
			\| frequency = Common
			}}
	'''Contact dermatitis''' is a type of [[inflammation]] of the [[skin]] that results from direct contact with certain substances. It is a localized [[rash]] or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance.		'''Contact dermatitis''' is a type of [[inflammation]] of the [[skin]] that results from direct contact with certain substances. It is a localized [[rash]] or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Contact dermatitis is caused by either an [[allergic reaction]] or an [[irritant]]. The most common cause is direct contact with certain substances such as [[soap]], [[cosmetics]], [[fragrance]], [[jewelry]] made of nickel, latex, industrial chemicals, and a poison oak or poison ivy plant.		Contact dermatitis is caused by either an [[allergic reaction]] or an [[irritant]]. The most common cause is direct contact with certain substances such as [[soap]], [[cosmetics]], [[fragrance]], [[jewelry]] made of nickel, latex, industrial chemicals, and a poison oak or poison ivy plant.

	== Types ==		== Types ==
	There are two types of contact dermatitis: [[allergic contact dermatitis]] and [[irritant contact dermatitis]]. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the skin develops an allergic reaction to a substance. Irritant contact dermatitis is more common and occurs when a chemical or other substance irritates the skin.		There are two types of contact dermatitis: [[allergic contact dermatitis]] and [[irritant contact dermatitis]]. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the skin develops an allergic reaction to a substance. Irritant contact dermatitis is more common and occurs when a chemical or other substance irritates the skin.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of contact dermatitis can vary from person to person, but they usually include redness, itching, and sometimes small [[blisters]] on the skin. The rash is usually located in a defined and limited area, and it can take anywhere from a few hours to 10 days for symptoms to appear after exposure to the irritant.		The symptoms of contact dermatitis can vary from person to person, but they usually include redness, itching, and sometimes small [[blisters]] on the skin. The rash is usually located in a defined and limited area, and it can take anywhere from a few hours to 10 days for symptoms to appear after exposure to the irritant.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for contact dermatitis usually involves avoiding the substance that caused the reaction. Over-the-counter creams and ointments, such as [[hydrocortisone]] cream, can help to relieve itching and redness. If the reaction is severe, a person may need to take [[corticosteroid]] pills.		Treatment for contact dermatitis usually involves avoiding the substance that caused the reaction. Over-the-counter creams and ointments, such as [[hydrocortisone]] cream, can help to relieve itching and redness. If the reaction is severe, a person may need to take [[corticosteroid]] pills.

	== Prevention ==		== Prevention ==
	Prevention of contact dermatitis primarily involves avoiding known allergens and irritants. Using protective clothing and gloves can also help to prevent the skin from coming into contact with irritating substances.		Prevention of contact dermatitis primarily involves avoiding known allergens and irritants. Using protective clothing and gloves can also help to prevent the skin from coming into contact with irritating substances.
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	~~File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg\|Contact dermatitis around a wound~~
	File:Contact_dermatitis.jpg\|Contact dermatitis		File:Contact_dermatitis.jpg\|Contact dermatitis
	File:Poision_Ivy_2012.jpg\|Poison Ivy rash		File:Poision_Ivy_2012.jpg\|Poison Ivy rash
	File:Epikutanni-test.jpg\|Patch test for contact dermatitis		File:Epikutanni-test.jpg\|Patch test for contact dermatitis
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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			== Contact_dermatitis ==
			<gallery>
			File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg\|Contact dermatitis around a wound
			File:Contact_dermatitis.jpg\|Contact dermatitis
			File:Poision_Ivy_2012.jpg\|Poison Ivy rash
			File:Epikutanni-test.jpg\|Patch test for contact dermatitis
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'''Contact dermatitis''' is a type of [[inflammation]] of the [[skin]] that results from direct contact with certain substances. It is a localized [[rash]] or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance.

== Causes ==
Contact dermatitis is caused by either an [[allergic reaction]] or an [[irritant]]. The most common cause is direct contact with certain substances such as [[soap]], [[cosmetics]], [[fragrance]], [[jewelry]] made of nickel, latex, industrial chemicals, and a poison oak or poison ivy plant.

== Types ==
There are two types of contact dermatitis: [[allergic contact dermatitis]] and [[irritant contact dermatitis]]. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the skin develops an allergic reaction to a substance. Irritant contact dermatitis is more common and occurs when a chemical or other substance irritates the skin.

== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of contact dermatitis can vary from person to person, but they usually include redness, itching, and sometimes small [[blisters]] on the skin. The rash is usually located in a defined and limited area, and it can take anywhere from a few hours to 10 days for symptoms to appear after exposure to the irritant.

== Treatment ==
Treatment for contact dermatitis usually involves avoiding the substance that caused the reaction. Over-the-counter creams and ointments, such as [[hydrocortisone]] cream, can help to relieve itching and redness. If the reaction is severe, a person may need to take [[corticosteroid]] pills.

== Prevention ==
Prevention of contact dermatitis primarily involves avoiding known allergens and irritants. Using protective clothing and gloves can also help to prevent the skin from coming into contact with irritating substances.

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