Explain the signs, symptoms, and treatment for allergic skin reactions
What will be an ideal response?
Contact Dermatitis
1. Signs and Symptoms
a. Itching
b. Erythema
c. Edema
d. Vesicle formation
2. Treatment
a. Remove source of allergen
b. Administer antihistamine
c. Administer corticosteroids
Urticaria
1. Signs and Symptoms
a. Raised area of erythema (redness)
b. Edema (swelling)
2. Treatment
a. Remove substance
Angioedema
1. Signs and Symptoms
a. Localized swelling of submucosa
b. Localized swelling of subcutaneous tissue
c. Usually single lesions
d. No pain
e. No itching
2. Treatment
a. Remove the cause
b. Administer antihistamine
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What will be an ideal response?
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