Question

Name the following:

Inflammation of the skin is caused by exposure to an allergen.

Answer 1

Inflammation:

1. Skin inflammation can occur due to an immune response which can be due to a variety of factors such as allergen or allergic reaction and symptoms can include redness, heat, itching, sensitivity, and swelling.

Dermatitis:

1. Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation when skin will typically look dry, swollen, and discolored.
2. A common cause of dermatitis is contact with allergen which triggers an allergic reaction