Differentiating Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis based on histopathology: Overview
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v3i2.175Keywords:
irritant contact dermatitis; allergic contact dermatitis; diagnosis; histology; histopathology; biopsy findings; light microscopyAbstract
Differentiating Allergic Contact Dermatitis(ACD) from
Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD) has posed a significant
challenge for dermatologists, allergists, and
histopathologists. Over the years, many studies have
been conducted to determine whether ACD can be
differentiated from ICD based on histopathology
findings. A clear-cut distinction based on histopathology
will facilitate the diagnosis and appropriate
management of both conditions.
Abbreviations: CD, Contact Dermatitis; ACD, allergic
contact dermatitis; ICD, irritant contact dermatitis
