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1.  Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a condition that makes skin red or inflamed after contact with a particular substance. ...
Symptoms:
  • Scaling skin
  • Papule
  • Rash
  • Skin redness
  • Skin tenderness
2.  Allergic Eczema
When your body comes in contact with something that could make you ill, your immune system promotes chemical ...
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3.  Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis may first appear as a red, swollen area that feel...
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  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Skin redness
  • Skin tenderness
4.  Stasis Dermatitis And Ulcers
Stasis dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by blood pooling in the veins in your legs. Pooling of blood in...
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  • Leg pain
  • Rash
  • Skin redness
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5.  Accidental Poisoning by Soap Products
Accidental poisoning by soap products can occur as a result of contact with household cleaning products that ...
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  • Blisters
  • Rash
  • Skin redness
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