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Pacemaker Dermatitis

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Pacemaker Dermatitis Induced by Backpack Strap Friction Pacemaker dermatitis is caused by skin compression by the generator itself or type 4 delayed hypersensitive reaction.1 There are very few reports of pacemaker dermatitis clearly caused by external stimulus,2 and no report was found where backpack strap friction was identified as a culprit. As people live longer, more active lives, this case may have...