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There are a number of types of eczema, varying in classification. ‘Contact’ eczema or dermatitis is a good example of an eczematous condition in which there is a definite correlation between cause and subsequent effect. An example of this is the eczema which can occur in some people on contact with certain metals — the nickel used in jewellery, scissors or cooking utensils — or the rubber preservative chemicals used in rubber gloves.
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Gilbert, P. (1995). Eczema. In: The A-Z Reference Book of Childhood Conditions. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7098-5_14
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