Paul Auerbach, MD

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Poison Oak Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Posted on September 27, 2008

Case Reviews in Clinical Dermatology, Volume 1 Issue 3, had an interesting discussion about certain aspects of poison oak/ivy dermatitis. The following are some of the points made by the authors, with additional comments by me: Contact dermatitis (CD) is a broad term used to describe inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance or allergen (a substance that... ...

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allergic , dermatitis , dermatology , skin