This is a list of
allergies
Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, refer a number of conditions caused by the hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermat ...
, which includes the
allergen
An allergen is a type of antigen that produces an abnormally vigorous immune response in which the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body. Such reactions are called allergies.
In technical terms ...
, potential reactions, and a brief description of the cause where applicable.
Allergens
Food
Medical
Environmental
Contact
Many substances can cause an allergic reaction when in contact with the human
integumentary system.
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Allergic inflammation
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Elimination diet
An elimination diet, also known as exclusion diet, is a diagnostic procedure used to identify foods that an individual cannot consume without adverse effects. Adverse effects may be due to food allergy, food intolerance, other physiological mechani ...
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Food intolerance
Food intolerance is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive, or compound found in foods that produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems, but generally refers to reactions other than food allergy. Fo ...
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Oral allergy syndrome
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergy is a type of food allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth and throat in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables that typically develops ...
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List of inclusion bodies that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions
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List of cutaneous conditions
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List of genes mutated in cutaneous conditions
A number of gene mutations have been linked to conditions of or affecting the human integumentary system.
See also
* List of radiographic findings associated with cutaneous conditions
* List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in ke ...
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List of target antigens in pemphigus
Circulating auto-antibodies in the human body can target normal parts of the skin leading to disease. This is a list of antigens in the skin that may become targets of circulating auto-antibodies leading to the various types of pemphigus.
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References
Further reading
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* A collection of resources on the topic of food allergies and intolerances.
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Effects of external causes
Allergology
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