Essays on Irritant

Homework Assignment 1

Question 1: Explain the key difference between irritation and allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis refers to a condition in which the skin becomes sore, red or inflamed after direct contact with a foreign substance. There are two types that include irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis occurs after a body comes into contact with acid or alkaline material. It can also be caused by other materials such as a soap detergent, fabric softeners, solvents and any other chemical that get into contact with the body. The irritation is usually confined to the specific area that the body came ...

[Professor’s name appears here] [University name appears here] [Date appears here]

SCENARIO 1:

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: According to Shah et al. (2015), tonsillitis most commonly occurs either by viruses or bacterial infections. Few viruses that are involved in the etiopathogenesis of tonsillitis are Epstein Barr virus (EBV), herpes simples, measles, adenovirus and cytomegalovirus. It is noteworthy that tonsillitis, in children is most commonly caused by EBV. Similarly, the bacteria that most commonly cause tonsillitis are called as beta haemolytic streptococcus. This group specifically binds to the adhesin receptors located on the surface of the tonsillar tissue. Other rare causes of bacterial tonsillitis ...

Relation to neo-Marxism

Introduction The Cuban missile crisis marked one of the most turbulent times in our history. It was sparked by the deployment of nuclear missiles by the Soviet Union, in Cuba, in 1962. The world was on the brink of nuclear disaster. This paper seeks to analyze the underlying reasons, the influence of neo-Marxism and its role in the development and exacerbation of the Cuban missile crisis.

What is neo-Marxism

Before we embark on the underlying causes of the Cuban missile crisis, it is important to understand the basic differences between tenets of old school Marxism and neo-Marxism – its evolution, historical impact and ...

Introduction

Irritant contact dermatitis results from the exposure of the skin to irritants. The function of the skin is to protect an individual from dehydration, irradiation, mechanical trauma and direct exposure to harmful sensitizing irritant chemicals (Johansen, Frosch and Lepoittevin, 2010). Perturbation of the skin barrier may lead to development of irritant contact dermatitis. Jack’s line of work, which deals with using abrasive solvents and chemical are a cause of the irritation he is experiencing. A small perturbation of the skin might have resulted to an entry of an irritant, which further impaired the skin causing an increase in irritation ...

Introduction

Literary critical theory is a complicated process - there are many different ways from which one can look at a story. The question remains, however, whether or not these readings are valid. Is the process of literary criticism a means of mental gymnastics, where theorists can force a reading into a text like a child pushing a square peg in a round hole? Looking at the various theorists who make up the most prominently observed members of the literary critical canon, it becomes clear that the act of reading itself is an interactive one, with the reader bringing just as much into the experience of reading as ...

Position paper on diesel particulate and its potential for occupational health safety issues

Position paper on diesel particulate and its potential for occupational health safety issues

Introduction

Although the negative health implications of gaseous portion of diesel emissions appear in the previous literature, only limited research have indicated that the particulate component of diesel exhaust has the potential to cause several health problems. Additionally, diesel particulate is associated with visual, malodor, and nuisance pollution. There are readily available methods for measuring workplace exposure to diesel particulate and control technology that help reduce exposure. Drawing form epidemiological and animal studies, it is evident that diesel particulate is a potential carcinogen. However, owing the lack of ...

Esteemed literary critic Vladimir Propp, in his essay "Fairy Tale Transformations," breaks down the essence of the fairy tale into a series of elements and functions, all linked inexorably to religious practices found in past traditions. According to Propp, fairy tales are an amalgam of the functions and roles of religion and culture in various societies; the tropes of fairy tales are reflections of these customs. These functions all exist in some form or another in the vast majority of fairy tales, allowing Propp to organize and codify the structures and natures of fairy tales. "We observe that the actors ...

Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. The disease is characterized by episodic symptoms with intermittent periods of flares and remissions. However, in severe cases the repertoire of symptoms is chronic. Treatment of the disease depends on the type and severity of symptoms. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of the disease is critical to the management of atopic dermatitis.

Key words: eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergan, irritant

Atopic Dermatitis: Assessment Guide and Overall Plan of Care

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multi-faceted disease and as such requires the adoption of a multi-factorial approach from its diagnosis, to its assessment, and throughout its management. The first step in the ...