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CONTACT DERMATITIS CONTACT DERMATITIS - Coggle Diagram
CONTACT DERMATITIS 
Definition
Contact dermatitis is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it (Martin, Stefan F et al,2018) .
Pathophysiology
• The pathophysiology of allergic contact dermatitis starts with the contact of the allergen to the skin.
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• The antigens subsequently undergo processing by these cells and get displayed on their surface (Martin, Stefan F et al,2018)
Clinical manifestation
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• Itching, which may be severe
• Dry, cracked, scaly skin
• Bumps and blisters, sometimes with oozing and crusting (Martin, Stefan F et al,2018)
• Swelling, burning or tenderness
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Risk Factors
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• Gardeners and agricultural workers (Martin, Stefan F et al,2018)
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Prevention
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• Apply an iron-on patch to cover metal fasteners next to your skin.(Martin, Stefan F et al,2018)
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Complication
• Chronic itchy, scaly skin
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