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over glucocorticoids for long-term treatment dermatitis, wherein the environmental ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED
if effective. allergens responsible also stimulate disease READINGS
through direct contact with the skin rather
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PEARLS & CONSIDERATIONS can be one of the most useful diagnostic tools AUTHOR: Andrew Lowe, DVM, MSc, DACVD
for determining the trigger of irritant contact EDITOR: Manon Paradis, DMV, MVSc, DACVD
Comments dermatitis.
• Some substances may cause both irritation
and allergic contact dermatitis. SUGGESTED READING
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