Skin Allergy Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- ige : antibody that binds to allergens and activates mast cells
- anaphylaxis : a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention
- hypersensitivity : exaggerated immune response to a harmless substance
- pruritus : the medical term for itching
- allergen : a foreign substance that triggers an immune system response
- mast cell : type of immune cell that releases histamine
- blisters : small fluid-filled sacs on the skin
- early phase : typically occurs within minutes
- late phase : develops after 8–12 hours
- rhinitis : another name for hay fever, a common type of allergy
- edema : a large area of swelling at the sting site
- eczema : chronic inflammatory skin condition
- excoriation : areas of broken skin from aggressive scratching
- antigen : a molecule that is recognized by t cells
- diphenydramine : 1st generation anti-histamines
- urticaria : raised, red, itchy patches of skin
- cetirizine : 2nd generation anti-histamines
- nedocromil : mast cells stabilizers
- irritants : possible cause of non-atopic dermatitis
- atopic : most common type of eczema
