SKIN: INFLAMMATIONS AND ALLERGIES
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| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin characterized by itching, redness, and various types of lesions
pl. dermatitides
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| contact dermatitis | an acute allergic inflmmation of the skin caused by contact with an irritant such as poision ivy or various chemicals
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| atopic dermatitis | a chronic dermatitis due to sensitization to substances by ingestion or inhalation. cause is unknown (e.g. eczema)
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| allergy | a condition of altered or changed reaction or a hypersensitivity to a specific substance acquired through exposure
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| allergen | an antigen responsible for a hypersensative reaction; a sensitizing agent; any substance that brings on manifestations or reactions of allergy (e.g. pollen, strawberries, antibiotics, chemicals)
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| allergic | pertaining to or sensitive to an allergen
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| hives | a blood vessel reaction characterized by sudden outbreaks of itching and burning swellings (wheals) on the skin
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| urticaria | giant hives; a severe form of hives related to allergic disorders; intense itching, welts, wheals. can be from an allergic reaction or mental stress
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| angioneurotic edema | Giant hives in which the edema is more noticeable. swelling of the mucous membrane in the respiratory passages can obstruct the trachea
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| histamine | a substance found in tissue that is released in response to allergens or irritants. effects: stimulates gastic secretions, constricts bronchial smooth muscle, dilates capillaries and increases their permeability, thereby causing tissue swelling
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| antihistamine | a drug that counteracts the effects of histamine. Useful in treating allergy
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| eczema | a skin disease which may be manifested in various types of rashes. often due to allergy or hypersensensitivity. redness, weeping, oozing, and crusting are common manifestations
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| eczematous | pertaining to, or affected with eczema
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| intracutaneous | within the skin
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| intradermal | within the dermis
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