Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Dermatologic system
Acneiform eruptions
Desquamation
Diseases and disorders of the hair and nails
Exanthems
Infectious diseases
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Candida
Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Virus de Coxsackie
Virus del herpes simple
Virus del papiloma humano
Poxvirus (Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum)
Virus de la varicela zóster
Keratotic disorders
Neoplasms
Papulosquamous disorders
Skin integrity
Vascular abnormalities
Vesiculobullous disease
Other dermatologic disorders
Dermatologic system pathology review
Trastornos cutáneos acneiformes: revisión patológica
Infecciones bacterianas y víricas de la piel: revisión de patología
Trastornos papuloescamosos e inflamatorios de la piel: revisión patológica
Trastornos de la pigmentación de la piel: revisión de la patología
Cáncer de piel: Revisión de la patología
Trastornos cutáneos vesiculobullosos y descamativos: Revisión patológica
Exantemas virales de la infancia: Revisión de la patología
Aspectos destacados
en inglés
Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash that occurs when your skin comes into contact with an allergen or irritant. It is considered a type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reaction, and commonly associated allergens include perfumes, cosmetics, latex, detergents, and plants such as poison ivy. Common symptoms include skin redness, swelling, itching, blisters, and dry skin. In severe cases, contact dermatitis can lead to cracks in the skin that may become infected.