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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
complexes • Ex: Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... Syndrome, Contact Dermatitis ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vesicles ... • Bullous systemic ... lupus erythematous ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... lupus erythematosus ... - Contact dermatitis ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Reactions
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
table of types of hypersensitivity ... glomerulonephritis, Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... Examples: Contact dermatitis ... #classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
activate the immune system ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... lupus erythematosus ... #classification ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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lupus erythematosus ... disease, drug reactions ... Serologies for Cryoglobulins ... #rheumatology # ... classification