Eczema Flashcards
Define eczema
a pruritic papulovesicular skin reaction to endogenous and exogenous agents
what are some exogenous types of eczema?
o Irritants
o Atopic
o Eczema herpeticum
what are some endogenous types of eczema?
o Atopic o Seborrhoeic o Pompholyx o Varicose o Lichen simplex o Varicose
what is the epidemiology of eczema?
common in children then they tend to grow out of it
presenting symptoms of eczema?
- Itching
- Heat
- Tenderness
- Redness
- Weeping
- history of atopy or exposure to irritants
what are the signs of acute eczema?
o Poorly demarcated erythematous oedematous dry scaling patches
o Excoriation marks
what are chronic signs of eczema?
o Thickened epidermis
o Skin lichenification
o Change in pigmentation
where are the typical places for eczema to present?
flexor surfaces and creases of the face and neck are affected
investigation for contact eczema?
o Skin patch testing
investigation for atopic eczema?
o Lab testing
