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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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*Dermatitis, also known as eczema | *Dermatitis, also known as eczema | ||
*Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | *Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | ||
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash. | *Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash. | ||
*In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. | *In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. | ||
*The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body. | *The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body. | ||
===Images=== | |||
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File:Human hand with dermatitis.jpg|Dermatitis of the hand (mild) | |||
File:Dermatitis2015.jpg|Dermititis of hands (moderate) | |||
File:Eczema-arms.jpg|Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe) | |||
File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg|[[Contact dermatitis]] | |||
File:Severe contact dermatitis buprenorphine transdermal patch.jpg|[[Contact dermatitis]] | |||
File:Severe allergic reaction to urushiol (poison oak) 4 days after exposure.jpg|[[Poison oak]] | |||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*Typically a clinical diagnosis | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Erythematous rash]] | *[[Erythematous rash]] | ||
*[[Topical steroids]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 11 December 2024
Background
- Dermatitis, also known as eczema
- Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitis Types
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candida dermatitis
- Cercarial dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic dermatitis
- Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Nummular dermatitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Perioral dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Stasis dermatitis
Clinical Features
- Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash.
- In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened.
- The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.
Images
Dermatitis of the hand (mild)
Dermititis of hands (moderate)
Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)
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Differential Diagnosis
Erythematous rash
- Positive Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (children)
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis/SJS (adults)
- Afebrile
- Febrile
- Negative Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Afebrile
Evaluation
- Typically a clinical diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- Typically outpatient