How Do You Get Rid Of Red Spot Caused By Allergic Reaction?
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The allergic process, called atopy, occurs when the body overreacts to a substance that it senses as a foreign invader." The immune system works continuously to protect the body from potentially dangerous intruders such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. However, for reasons not completely understood, some people are hypersensitive to substances that are typically harmless. When the immune system inaccurately identifies these substances (allergens) as harmful, an allergic reaction and...
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