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Pacemaker Dermatitis
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,2Â 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...
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