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Tue 07 Jul 2008Determining the cause of an itchy skin rash
CHECK UP:Contact dermatitis is caused by an allergic or irritating reaction to certain substances
SINCE SCHOOL finished I've been working in a shop where I carry out different duties including till work, shelf stacking and sandwich making. But last week I suddenly developed a red, itchy and blistered rash on my hands. I have been taken off washing-up duties in case that detergent was the problem, but it hasn't gone away. What could be causing it?
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