Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Question 1

an immunologic reaction of the skin caused by exposure to an antigen (allergen) is defined as…..

Answer 1

Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)

Question 2

what is the antigen that is released from poison ivy, oak, and sumac?

Answer 2

urushiol

Question 3

what is the most common metal allergy?

Answer 3

nickel

Question 4

symptoms upon exposure appear between _ and __ hours

Answer 4

2-48 hours

Question 5

the initial exposure causes ____, not a reaction

Answer 5

senitization (they are now allergic to the antigen)