Skin Allergy Crossword Puzzle

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