I have wondered what actually happens in an allergic reaction that causes the symptoms such as pain, rash etc.
Is it possible that the human body actually kills its own cells in the process?
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Sign up to join this communityI have wondered what actually happens in an allergic reaction that causes the symptoms such as pain, rash etc.
Is it possible that the human body actually kills its own cells in the process?
Is it possible that the human body actually kills its own cells in the process?
Yes it is. It is happens not only as a result of allergic reactions (see comment of @terdon). But in case of allergy our body have 3 methods for killing own cells.
See Wiki about types and diseases and about Hypersensitivity