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Dermatitis, Contact MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dermatitis, Contact
Tree Number(s)
C17.800.174.255
C17.800.815.255
Unique ID
D003877
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003877
Annotation
unspecified as allergic or non-allergic but DERMATITIS, ALLERGIC CONTACT is available
Scope Note
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.
Entry Term(s)
Contact Dermatitis
Dermatitis Venenata
Eczema, Contact
Hypersensitivity, Contact
Sensitivity, Contact
NLM Classification #
WR 175
See Also
Dermatitis, Occupational
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1996/06/10
Dermatitis, Contact Preferred
Hypersensitivity, Contact Related
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