The “atopic” type of this condition is characterized by long-term inflammation of the skin. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this general term for skin inflammation that may manifest as itches and rashes. The dyshidrotic subtype of this condition manifests as many small itchy blisters.
ANSWER: dermatitis [or eczema]
[10m] Atopic dermatitis is sometimes treated by this general class of drugs derived from cholesterol. Prednisone is one of these drugs that reduce inflammation.
ANSWER: corticosteroids [accept steroid hormones]
[10h] Eczema treatments may also prescribe drugs like tacrolimus that inhibit production of these cytokines. Family 1 of these white blood cell-produced molecules has 11 members and are cleaved by caspase-1.
ANSWER: interleukins
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