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Skin allergies: Introduction

A skin reaction caused by contact with an allergy-causing substance (allergen) that the skin is hypersensitive or allergic to. The skin reaction can involve swelling, itching, burning, redness or blisters. Dermatitis, eczema and hives are different types of skin allergies.

Symptoms of Skin allergies

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Medical Textbooks Online about Skin allergies

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Skin allergies: Medical Mistakes

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Misdiagnosis and Skin allergies

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Causes of Skin allergies

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Skin allergies

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Allergy Shots

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Allergy Basics

Allergy BasicsWhat is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn...

Kids' Allergies

Kids' AllergiesAllergies can leave children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at school. Previously, allergy remedies left children...

 
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