Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis, also known as dermatitis venenata, is an inflammatory reaction that occurs when the skin or mucous membrane contacts certain external stimulating substances or allergens. The substances that cause the disease are mainly animal, plant and chemical substances. Among them, chemical substances are particularly common.

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