Updating the British Society for Cutaneous Allergy Facial Series to ensure accurate diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis
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چکیده
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a localised form of or eczema which occurs 48‐72 hours after substance causes allergy (an allergen) has been in with the skin. It affects 20% people. ACD to cosmetics widely reported, facial being main presenting complaint.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Dermatology
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1365-2133', '0007-0963']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.19641