Pathogenesis and causations of systemic contact dermatitis

Chandler W. Rundle, Brian C. Machler, Sharon E. Jacob

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Abstract

Systemic contact dermatitis (SCD) describes a hypersensitivity reaction following systemic re-exposure of the inciting allergen in previously sensitized individuals. Plants, drugs, and metals are the most common causes of SCD. In individuals with obstinate dermatitis, it is imperative to deliver history-focused patch testing with subsequent avoidance and elimination of the compound.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-49
Number of pages8
JournalGiornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia
Volume154
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2019

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Dermatology

Keywords

  • Dermatitis, contact
  • Etiology
  • Hypersensitivity

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