Was ist ein Atopiker?
Als Atopie bezeichnet man bestimmte allergische Erkrankungen mit einer Überempfindlichkeit auf ansonsten harmlose natürliche und künstliche Umweltstoffe. Dabei werden typischerweise vermehrt bestimmte Antikörper (sogenannte IgE-Antikörper) gebildet.
Was heißt Atopiker?
Atopie (altgriechisch ατοπία, atopía, ‚Ortlosigkeit‘) beschreibt in der Medizin eine Neigung dazu, mit Überempfindlichkeitsreaktionen, nämlich mit allergischen Reaktionen des Soforttyps (Typ-I-Allergie), auf den Kontakt mit ansonsten harmlosen Substanzen aus der Umwelt zu reagieren.
Why do I get a rash from seaweed?
Algae or coelenterates (for example, jellyfish) trapped underneath bathing suits usually cause a rash that results from irritation. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between seaweed and coelenterate-caused skin irritation. However, the seaweed rash usually occurs when swimmers have direct…
How to get rid of seaweed on skin?
Swelling may occur in some individuals. What Is the Treatment for Seaweed Irritation? Scrub the irritated skin area with soap and water and flush it extensively with fresh water. Rinse with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Hydrocortisone cream may be applied 2 to 3 times daily to relieve itching.
Who is the author of seaweed dermatitis?
Author: Assoc. Prof. Marius Rademaker, Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2004. What is it? Seaweed dermatitis is a skin rash caused by direct contact with a poisonous type of seaweed (alga), most commonly Lyngbya majuscula.
What are the side effects of eating brown seaweed?
Watch for preliminary symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, which include numbness, tingling, weakness, nausea and diarrhea. Brown seaweed and the black seaweed called hijiki may be more likely to be contaminated, according to the European Food Information Council.