Abstract
The skin is the largest body's organ, with a well defined functional lymphoid tissue. This organ can be the target of several hypersensitivity-mediated diseases, that are both, genetically determined and influenced by environmental factors. In this paper the main clinical features and the current treatment modalities for the most frequent allergic cutaneous diseases are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angioedema / diagnosis
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Angioedema / physiopathology
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Angioedema / therapy
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Anti-Allergic Agents / therapeutic use
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Child
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy
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Dermatitis, Atopic* / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Atopic* / genetics
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Dermatitis, Atopic* / pathology
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Dermatitis, Atopic* / therapy
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Dermatitis, Irritant / etiology
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Food Hypersensitivity / complications
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Humans
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Urticaria / diagnosis
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Urticaria / physiopathology
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Urticaria / therapy