A 14-year-old girl bought a necklace at a stand at the mall. She is now showing an irritation along her neck where she wore it. The term for this condition is:

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Contact dermatitis is a skin condition where the skin becomes irritated and inflamed after coming into contact with an irritant or allergen. In this case, the necklace may have contained an allergen or irritant that caused the irritation on the girl's neck. Acne vulgaris is a different condition characterized by pimples and blackheads. Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles that can be caused by bacteria or fungi. Mycodermatitis is a skin infection caused by a fungus.

A 14-Year-Old Girl Bought a Necklace at a Stand at the Mall