Contact dermatitis I. Pathophysiology of contact sensitivity.

Abstract

Contact dermatitis (CD) is one of the most common skin diseases, with a great socio-economic impact. As the outermost barrier of the human body, the skin is the first to encounter chemical and physical factors from the environment. According to the pathophysiological mechanisms involved, two main types of CD may be distinguished: allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). Allergic contact dermatitis [...]