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Definition
Contact dermatitis, commonly known as "housewife's hand".
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the dry, cracked, and inflamed skin condition caused by frequent contact with water, detergents, or chemicals. While it literally translates to housewife's hand, it is used to describe the condition regardless of the person's gender or occupation. It is a very common household term used to describe the result of over-washing or using harsh cleaning agents.
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She washes dishes all the time, which caused her to develop contact dermatitis on her hands.
Do you have contact dermatitis? You should put on gloves before you start working.
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Common phrases
to develop contact dermatitis
to suffer from contact dermatitis
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general dry skin or eczema, as it specifically implies a condition triggered by environmental contact rather than an internal health issue. It is a colloquial label rather than a formal medical diagnosis.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
