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Contact hypersensitivity (CHS) is a widely used rodent model of ACD and similarly consists of two phases: sensitization and elicitation. To trigger CHS, low-molecular-weight haptens, such as DNFB or TNCB, are commonly applied. However, the characterization of the induced immune response remains incomplete. Our aim was to characterize the immune response after first and repeated exposures to model haptens. First exposure to DNFB or TNCB led to significant ear swelling, with DNFB causing a more pronounced effect. DNFB enhanced neutrophil infiltration, whereas TNCB led to macrophage, dendritic cell, and helper T cell accumulation. Repeated DNFB exposure did not aggravate edema significantly, while TNCB re-exposure enhanced edema formation and induced neutrophil granulocyte, dendritic cell, and helper and cytotoxic T cell accumulation. Our results demonstrate that a hapten-specific immune response is induced during both phases of CHS. A detailed understanding of allergen-specific immune responses is crucial for the appropriate selection of the model and for gaining deeper insight into the mechanisms of inflammatory skin diseases. 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