21 results
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Immunological Target: Allergen ... fever, Urticaria, Allergic ... Syndrome, Contact Dermatitis ... Hypersensitivity #Allergy ... #Allergic #Reactions
Allergic Contact Dermatitis 
- Erythematous, indurated, scaly plaques 
- T-cell mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity response to exogenous
Allergic Contact ... Dermatitis - ... #Contact #Dermatitis ... #Allergic #Allergy
Differences Between Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

#Contact #Irritant #Dermatitis #Allergic #Allergy #Comparison #Features
Between Irritant and Allergic ... Contact Dermatitis ... Contact #Irritant #Dermatitis ... #Allergic #Allergy
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
mediated; exposure to allergen ... development of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... Initial exposure to allergen ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Soluble antigen - Allergen-specific ... When the specific allergen ... , and drug allergies ... - Contact dermatitis ... Pathophysiology #Allergy
Causes of Eosinophilia - Differential Diagnosis
Bugs:
 - Fungus (aspergillosis)
 - Viral (HIV)
 - Ectoparasites (scabies, myiasis)
Glucocorticoids Pugs (Allergies ... ): - Allergic ... Rhinitis - Allergic ... Dermatitis -
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
demarcated • Atopic Dermatitis ... ) • Nummular Dermatits ... • Seborrheic Dermatitis ... • Contact Dermatitis ... anyone - Allergic
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... Hay fever, Food allergies ... , Drug allergies ... Examples: Contact dermatitis ... reactions #types #allergy
Guideline 1 recommends that the highest risk infants — those with severe eczema and/or egg allergy
eczema and/or egg allergy ... Allergy testing ... Allergy tests for ... risk of peanut allergy ... #atopic #dermatitis
Stoma Indications, Output and Complications

Stoma Types:
 • End ileostomy
 • Loop ileostomy
 • End colostomy
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Irritant contact dermatitis ... , Allergic contact ... dermatitis • ... Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis ... eruptions, radiation dermatitis