Letter I

Irritant contact dermatitis

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Dermatitis: A rash brought about by constant irritation from a substance.

For example, anyone who washes their hands many times a day can develop 'dish pan hands.' Another example is in young children who lick their lips repeatedly, resulting in an irritant reaction to saliva

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