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Allergic vasculitis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Vasculitis; Vasculitis - allergic; Vasculitis - hypersensitivity

Definition:

Hypersensitivity to a drug or foreign agent leads to a skin disorder with inflammation and damage to blood vessels of the skin.

Causes and Risks

Vasculitis occurs because of inflammation and damage to blood vessels. The inflammation of allergic vasculitis is the result of an allergic reaction to a drug or other foreign agent.

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