Contact Dermatitis Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Contact Dermatitis article.
Allergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include ragwee... See the entire definition of AllergenAllergic contact dermatitis: A red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into con... See the entire definition of Allergic contact dermatitisAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntibody: An immunoglobulin, a specialized immune protein, produced because of the introdu... See the entire definition of AntibodyAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellContact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. In... See the entire definition of Contact dermatitisCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDermatologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems... See the entire definition of DermatologistDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typicall... See the entire definition of Eczema
Hives: A raised, itchy area of skin that may be a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be ... See the entire definition of HivesImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune response: Any reaction by the immune system. For example, poison ivy can cause an i... See the entire definition of Immune responseImmune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemImmunology: The study of all aspects of the immune system, including its structure and fun... See the entire definition of ImmunologyInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationIrritant contact dermatitis: A rash brought about by constant irritation from a substance.... See the entire definition of Irritant contact dermatitisItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingMolecule: The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character o... See the entire definition of MoleculeNickel: A silver-white metallic element. Long-term exposure to nickel, such as from jewelr... See the entire definition of NickelOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonPoison ivy: Skin inflammation that results from contact with the poison ivy vine. Chemical... See the entire definition of Poison ivyPoison oak: Skin inflammation that results from contact with the poison oak plant. Chemica... See the entire definition of Poison oak
Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerUrticaria: Another name for the hives. Raised, itchy areas of skin that are usually a sign... See the entire definition of UrticariaVesicles: In dermatology, vesicles are small blisters, most often on the skin. Vesicles al... See the entire definition of Vesicles
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