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A Twelve Year Old Girl Received a Pair of Earrings

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A twelve year old girl received a pair of earrings from her friend for her birthday.  The second time she wore them,her earlobes became red,itchy and inflamed,with blisters appearing within 48 hours.  What type of hypersensitivity is causing the discomfort?


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Professional Help

Expert advice or services provided by individuals with specialized knowledge or skills, particularly in fields such as medicine, psychology, or law.

Distress Level

A measure or extent of suffering or discomfort, whether physical, psychological, or emotional.

Unconscious Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind that occurs without conscious awareness, often stemming from unresolved issues or desires, as highlighted in psychoanalytic theory.

Psychoanalytic Theorists

Scholars and clinicians who study and apply the theories of psychoanalysis, primarily focusing on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences.

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