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The 13 pages that link to Allergen, each with the reason it gives.

• Contact dermatitisRelated: Identifying the relevant allergen is central to allergic contact dermatitis.

• Allergic rhinitisNarrower topic: Airborne allergens such as pollen or dust mite particles initiate the nasal reaction.

• AntigenBroader topic: Allergens are antigens whose recognition can trigger harmful hypersensitivity.

• Food allergyNarrower topic: Food proteins are one class of allergens, alongside substances such as pollen and animal dander.

• AllergyBroader topic: This is the usually harmless substance the immune system mistakenly targets.

• AntihistamineRelated: Allergens initiate the responses whose histamine-related symptoms antihistamines can reduce.

• Immunoglobulin ERelated: An allergen can bind and cross-link IgE molecules displayed on effector cells.

• PoisonCompared with: Allergens cause harm through immune sensitivity, rather than necessarily through direct toxic action.

• Peanut allergyNarrower topic: Peanut proteins are allergens, placing this condition within allergic disease.

• Allergy testingRelated: Tests use or measure responses to the suspected substances themselves.

• Air purifierRelated: Airborne pollen, dander, and some spores can be reduced by appropriately sized particle filters.

• Ingredients of cosmeticsCompared with: A useful cosmetic ingredient can still cause allergic contact reactions in some users.

• Charles RichetRelated: Anaphylaxis is now understood as a severe reaction to particular allergens, extending Richet’s broader discovery.