Abstract

BAPTISTA, Carolina et al. Dermatology clinical case. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2019, vol.28, n.1, pp.33-35. ISSN 0872-0754.  https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v28.i1.13020.

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. ACD’s incidence increases with age and rarely presents in the first year of life. Diagnosis of ACD is suspected based on a detailed history and physical examination and confirmed with patch testing. Avoidance of allergen(s) involved is essential for symptom control. The authors present a case of ACD associated with multiple allergens manifesting in the first year of life which resolved with avoidance measures.

Keywords : allergic contact dermatitis; infancy; nickel; cobalt; potassium dichromate.

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