5 Questions
What type of hypersensitivity is responsible for contact dermatitis?
Type IV
Which cells play a role in the development of contact dermatitis?
TH1 cells
What term is used to describe the external agents that cause contact dermatitis?
Haptens
Which molecular weight best describes the haptens that cause contact dermatitis?
Low molecular weight
In contact dermatitis, which type of inflammation affects the skin?
TH1-cell mediated inflammation
Learn about contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disease caused by TH1-cell mediated hypersensitivity to external agents. Explore how haptens interact with the skin and trigger immune responses.
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