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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    Contact dermatitis caused by contact with a particular substance is characterized by a rash at sites of contact. In this photo, the long, straight streak resulted from contact with a plant (such as poison ivy or poison sumac).

Image provided by Thomas Habif, MD.

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