Stomatitis IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reaction that occurs in susceptible atopic individuals when allergens penetrate the skin or mucosa. Allergens, which may be different for different individuals, combine with epithelial-derived proteins, forming haptens which bind with Langerhans cells in the mucosa, which in turn present the antigen on their surface to T lymphocytes, sensitizing them to that antigen and causing them to produce many specific clones. The second time that specific antigen is encountered, an inflammatory reaction is triggered at the site of exposure. Allergic contact stomatitis is less common than allergic contact dermatitis because the mouth is coated in saliva, which
The Body Book The Body Book The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body is a 2013 health book co-written by Sandra Bark and actress Cameron Diaz. It was a New York Times Bestseller. The book takes a scientific approach. It cites articles from the following peer-reviewed academic journals: the "American Journal of Preventive Medicine", "JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association", "Archives of Internal Medicine", "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise", "The Lancet", "Sleep", "Diabetes Care", "Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice", and the "Journal of Applied Physiology". It is divided into three sections: nutrition, fitness, and mind/body