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Dermatitis, Toxicodendron

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)

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.174.255.100.700, C17.800.815.255.100.700, C20.543.418.150.700

MeSH Unique ID: D011040

Entry Terms:

  • Rhus Dermatitis
  • Dermatitides, Rhus
  • Dermatitis, Rhus
  • Rhus Dermatitides
  • Toxicodendron Dermatitis
  • Dermatitides, Toxicodendron
  • Toxicodendron Dermatitides
  • Dermatitis, Poison Ivy
  • Dermatitides, Poison Ivy
  • Poison Ivy Dermatitides
  • Poison Ivy Dermatitis

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