Question 290 · LEK · Contact dermatitis
Indicate false statement regarding allergic contact dermatitis:
- A. dermal lesions may be asymmetric and occur not only at the contact site but also at distant parts of the body.
- B. type IV of immune response is involved in the development of allergic contact dermatitis.
- C. the symptoms develop within 15-30 min. after exposure to allergen.
- D. glucocorticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors are used in therapy.
- E. dermal lesions are accompanied by itching.
Hint
Identify the immune mechanism of allergic contact dermatitis and what it means for the time from exposure to symptoms.
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