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Immune System Diseases > Hypersensitivity > Hypersensitivity, Delayed > Dermatitis, Allergic Contact > Dermatitis, Toxicodendron
... > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Dermatitis > Dermatitis, Contact > Dermatitis, Allergic Contact > Dermatitis, Toxicodendron
... > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Eczematous > Dermatitis, Contact > Dermatitis, Allergic Contact > Dermatitis, Toxicodendron

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Dermatitis, Toxicodendron  

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  • Dermatitides, Rhus
  • Dermatitides, Toxicodendron
  • Dermatitis, Rhus
  • Rhus Dermatitides
  • Rhus Dermatitis
  • Toxicodendron Dermatitides
  • Toxicodendron Dermatitis

Note

  • Toxicodendron or Rhus is the genus name for poison ivy; includes poison oak & poison sumac

Scope note

  • An allergic contact dermatitis caused by exposure to plants of the genus Toxicodendron (formerly Rhus). These include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, all plants that contain the substance urushiol, a potent skin sensitizing agent. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

History note

  • 93; was POISON IVY DERMATITIS 1963-92

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011040

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