NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals is called:
A
Contact dermatitis
B
Impetigo
C
Vitiligo
D
Psoriasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it. The rash isn’t contagious, but it can be very uncomfortable. Many substances can cause this reaction, such as cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants. The rash often shows up within days of exposure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory eczematous skin disease. It is caused by chemicals or metal ions that exert toxic effects without inducing a T-cell response (contact irritants) or by small reactive chemicals that modify proteins and induce innate and adaptive immune responses (contact allergens).

Detailed explanation-3: -Other names for it include allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis.

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