[Allergic dermatitis: new concepts for old diseases]

Rev Alerg Mex. 2003 May-Jun;50(3):108-20.
[Article in Spanish]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioedema / diagnosis
  • Angioedema / physiopathology
  • Angioedema / therapy
  • Anti-Allergic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / genetics
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / pathology
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Irritant / etiology
  • Food Hypersensitivity / complications
  • Humans
  • Urticaria / diagnosis
  • Urticaria / physiopathology
  • Urticaria / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Allergic Agents