| EACD | eczematous allergic contact dermatitis |
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| GADS | gonococcal arthritis/dermatitis syndrome |
| ICDRC | International Contact Dermatitis Research Center |
| OD | Doctor of Optometry; obtained absorbance; occipital dysplasia; occupational dermatitis; occupational... |
| PD | Doctor of Pharmacy; Dublin Pharmacopoeia; interpupillary distance; Paget disease; pancreatic duct; p... |
| plant dermatitis | See: dermatitis venenata. Primary irritant dermatitis, a frequently cumulative reaction of irritation on exposure of the skin to substances which are toxic to epidermal or connective tissue cells; lesions are usually erythematous and papular, but can be purulent or necrotic, depending on the nature of the toxic material applied. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| contact dermatitis | <pathology> A type of immune-mediated inflammatory skin rash that results from an allergy to a particular substance (for example jewelry dermatitis, poison ivy, neomycin ointment, etc.). (27 Sep 1997) |
| contact-type dermatitis | Dermatitis resembling contact dermatitis or eczema, but caused by an ingested or injected allergen, usually a drug, and with a widespread or generalised distribution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contagious pustular dermatitis | A specific disease of sheep and goats, caused by the orf virus. This virus is transmissible to man and characterised by vesiculation and ulceration of the infected site. Synonym: contagious ecthyma, contagious pustular dermatitis, scabby mouth, soremouth. Origin: O.E. Orfcwealm, murrain, fr. Orf, cattle, + cwealm, destruction (05 Mar 2000) |
| cosmetic dermatitis | <dermatology> A cutaneous eruption that results from the application of a cosmetic; due to allergic sensitization or primary irritation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sandal strap dermatitis | Allergic contact on the dorsal surfaces of the feet, caused by synthetic rubber sandal straps or additives to natural rubber. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proliferative dermatitis | An infectious exudative dermatitis of cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals (occasionally man) caused by Dermatophilus congolensis; severe (sometimes fatal) dermatophilosis is seen in cattle in the Caribbean, invariable in association with Amblyomma variegatum infestations. Synonym: proliferative dermatitis, streptothrichosis, streptotrichiasis, streptotrichosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Schamberg's dermatitis | Chronic purpura, especially of the legs in men, spreading to form brownish patches; associated microscopically with perivascular lymphatic infiltration, diapedesis, and haemosiderosis. Synonym: Schamberg's dermatitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| schistosomal dermatitis | A sensitization response to repeated cutaneous invasion by cercariae of bird, mammal, or human schistosomes. Synonym: swimmer's itch, water itch. (05 Mar 2000) |
| seborrheic dermatitis | <dermatology> A form of inflammatory skin rash that results from an over activity of the sebaceous glands in the skin. Treatment often includes a mild hydrocortisone-containing cream. (27 Sep 1997) |
| solar dermatitis | A dermatitis in photosensitive persons caused by exposure to the sun's rays. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stasis dermatitis | Erythema and scaling of the lower extremities due to impaired venous circulation, seen commonly in older women or secondary to deep vein thrombosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nickel dermatitis | Allergic dermatitis due to contact with, or in some cases ingestion of, nickel or other metals containing nickel (e.g., stainless steel) as a diluent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| subcorneal pustular dermatitis | A pruritic chronic annular eruption of sterile vesicles and pustules beneath the stratum corneum; bears a considerable clinical resemblance to dermatitis herpetiformis. Synonym: Sneddon-Wilkinson disease, subcorneal pustular dermatitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nummular dermatitis | <dermatology> A form of eczema that is characterised by coin-shaped patches of inflamed skin. The cause is unknown but is related to a hypersensitivity reaction. A family history for allergies or atopic dermatitis is common in affected individuals. (13 Nov 1997) |