Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 23, 2026

A Mouse Ear Model for Allergic Contact Dermatitis Evaluation
Published on: March 24, 2023
Allergic contact dermatitis: clinical aspects
Abstract:
The best way to be acquainted with the various facets of clinical lesions of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is to refer to the concept of the ACD syndrome. Obtaining differential diagnosis between irritant contact dermatitis and ACD based on clinical grounds is difficult. Moreover, hand eczema and photoalleregic contact dermatitis deserve special attention. The patch test remains the "gold standard" diagnostic tool, but many other very useful complementary tests have been developed in recent years.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Toxicity: Allergic Reactions
Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis
Allergic Reactions
Hypersensitivities
Types of Hypersensitivities
Hypersensitivity reactions are categorized into four types: Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4. Each type has a distinct mechanism...
Allergic Drug Reactions
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Immune-Complex Reactions

