Type Of Skin Allergic Reaction
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as many Americans bypass more expensive vacations that involve pricey airline tickets or gas guzzling road trips. Emergency department staff will probably see a greater number of people with contact dermatitis caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
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Allergic reactions
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and... Read more »
Allergic Reactions
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Allergic reactions happen when your body is sensitive to a specific substance. The reaction can happen when you swallow or inhale the substance or... Read more »
Allergic vasculitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic vasculitis is an extreme reaction to a drug, infection, or foreign substance that leads to inflammation and damage to blood vessels of the... Read more »
Chemical burn or reaction
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Burn from chemicals Symptoms Depending on the type of exposure, the symptoms may include: Abdominal pain ... Read more »
Actemra Linked to Potentially Fatal Allergic Reaction
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