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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 ... (ie. reaction to ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
• Contact dermatitis ... pemphigoid • Dermatitis ... • Bullous systemic ... lupus erythematous ... #dermatology #Differential
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... lupus erythematosus ... - Contact dermatitis ... Pathophysiology #Allergy #Diagnosis ... #Reactions #Table
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... form of delayed-type ... hypersensitivity ... presenting with erythematous ... #diagnosis #dermatology