Airborne Contact Dermatitis

Last Updated: 2022-07-22

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: -

  • Lupus erythematosus
  • Polymorphous light dermatosis
  • Actinic reticuloid

Allergic contact dermatitis, which is triggered by aerogenic contact allergens.

Type IV allergy to aerogenic contact allergies such as daisies or perfumes.

In uncovered areas, maculopapular, partly scaling, partly confluent, erythematous papules appear.

Anamnesis

Clinical

Epicutaneous testing

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