Neurogenic Inflammation

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Neurogenic inflammation (NI) is a physiological process in which mediators are released directly from the cutaneous nerves to initiate an inflammatory reaction. This results in the production of local inflammatory responses including erythema, swelling, temperature increase, tenderness, and pain.

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