L23: Allergic contact dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation that occurs when your skin comes in direct contact with a foreign substance that you're allergic to. This condition is typically characterized by red, itchy skin, and sometimes blisters or rashes can develop. Common causes of allergic contact dermatitis include exposure to certain plants like poison ivy, nickel found in jewelry, latex gloves, and certain fragrances and cosmetics. Symptoms often appear 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the allergen and can vary from mild redness and itching to severe blisters and skin cracking, depending on the individual's sensitivity and the type of allergen. The condition tends to affect areas of the skin that have been in direct contact with the allergen, but it can spread to other areas too. Allergic contact dermatitis does not spread from person to person.

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