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What is irritant contact dermatitis?

Author: H K



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Likelyhood of getting it depends on duration, intensity, concentration of substance. Chemical/physical agents and microtrauma could induce it, friction/ abrasions/ occlusions/ detergents produce ICD Severity depends on quantity and concentration of irritant, duration and frequency of exposure. All types of skin possible, environmental factors like high or low temperature and humidity determine severity.


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