See Also: Besnier's prurigo(medicine)
Besnier, Ernest(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann disease(medicine)
Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann syndrome(medicine)
prurigo(medicine)
prurigo(dictionary)
summer prurigo(medicine)
prurigo simplex(medicine)
prurigo nodularis(medicine)

Eosinophils (medicine) and Besnier's prurigo (medicine)


Eosinophils (medicine)


eosinophils


A type of polymorphonuclear leukocyte containing eosin-staining granules. Although the activity of eosinophils is not entirely clear, they are known to destroy parasitic organisms and play a major role in allergic reactions. They also secrete chemical mediators that can cause bronchoconstriction in asthma. Eosinophils make up one to three percent of the total white blood cell count.


Besnier's prurigo (medicine)


Besnier's prurigo


An atopic form which may be associated with asthma, hay fever, or Other allergic conditions.