Allergic dermatitis
Allergic Dermatitis
Allergic Dermatitis (pronounced: al-ler-jik der-muh-tie-tis) is a common skin condition that occurs when an individual's skin reacts to a particular substance (allergen) it comes into contact with.
Etymology
The term "Allergic Dermatitis" is derived from three words. "Allergic" comes from the Greek word "allergia" meaning "other work", "Derm" is also from Greek "derma" meaning "skin", and "itis" is a common suffix in medical terminology, derived from Greek, meaning "inflammation".
Definition
Allergic Dermatitis is a type of inflammation of the skin that occurs when substances touching your skin cause an allergic reaction. It is also known as contact dermatitis. The reaction usually appears within 48 hours after the initial exposure to the allergen. Symptoms can include a rash, blisters, itching and burning.
Causes
Allergic Dermatitis is caused by a reaction to allergens, which are substances that trigger an allergic reaction. Common allergens include nickel, gold, rubber, certain cosmetics, plants, medications, and more.
Related Terms
- Allergy: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Dermatitis: A general term that describes an inflammation of the skin.
- Inflammation: A process by which the body's white blood cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
- Contact Dermatitis: A type of inflammation of the skin that results from contact with allergens or irritants.
- Atopic Dermatitis: A chronic skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed skin. It's a type of eczema.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allergic dermatitis
- Wikipedia's article - Allergic dermatitis
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