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Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... causes development ... of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... Syndrome • Contact Dermatitis
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
Atopic Dermatitis ... treatment #diagnosis #causes ... D, Galloway G, Murray ... Allergy. 2018;73 ... J Allergy Clin Immunol
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
demarcated • Atopic ... Dermatitis (Eczema ... ) • Nummular Dermatits ... anyone - Allergic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
table of types of hypersensitivity ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... lgE causes mast-cell ... Examples: Contact dermatitis ... reactions #types #allergy
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Fibrosis H - Hypersensitivity ... inhalation of toxic ... pulmonary apices caused ... antigens: - Hypersensitivity ... pneumonitis - Allergic
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
• Seborrheic dermatitis ... yellow-brown scale • Atopic ... Deep vesicles • Allergic ... contact dermatitis ... honey-colored crusts
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
dermatophytes cause ... ; dyshidrotic, atopic ... , or allergic eczematous ... dermatitis; pitted
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Local causes include ... infection, and allergic ... Systemic causes ... and localized atopic ... or chemical dermatitis
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
inflammatory or allergic ... Seen in systemic causes ... eczema, scabies, or allergic ... disease. 6 Causes ... o Atopic Dermatitis