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Eczema and Dermatitis: Introduction
Eczema is a type of dermatitis and these terms are often used
synonymously (atopic eczema ... groups and
is exacerbated by dry skin. Many of the cutaneous findings in affected patients,
such as lichenification, are secondary to rubbing and scratching.
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Figure 53-1
there is little evidence they play any role outside ... to midpotency topical glucocorticoids are employed in most
treatment regimens for AD. Skin atrophy and the potential for systemic absorption
are constant concerns, especially with more potent ... not proven useful in AD.
Atopic dermatitis.
Hyperpigmenta...
... form crusts and heal.
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Lichen simplex chronicus may represent the end stage of a variety of
pruritic and eczematous ... trapped. Dyshidrotic eczema, a variant of hand eczema, presents with
multiple, intensely pruritic, small papules and vesicles occurring on the thenar and
hypothenar eminences...
...
Stasis dermatitis develops on the lower extremities secondary to venous
incompetence and chronic edema. Patients may give a history of deep venous
Chapter 053. Eczema and
Dermatitis
(Part ... Asteatotic eczema
responds well to topical moisturizers and the avoidance of cutaneous irritants.
Overbathing and the use of harsh soaps exacerbate asteatotic eczema.
Stasis...
... is in the scalp where it may
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Stasis dermatitis. An example of stasis dermatitis showing erythematous,
scaly, and oozing patches over the lower ... seen in
this patient.
Stasis Dermatitis and Stasis Ulceration: Treatment
Patients with stasis dermatitis and stasis ulceration benefit greatly from leg
elevation and th...
...
severe forms
seen associa
ted
with HIV
Acanthosis,
vascular
proliferation
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Psoriasis
(Table 53-2) Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic ... intertriginous
regions including the axilla, groin, submammary region, and navel; it also tends to
affect the scalp, palms, and soles. The individual lesions are sharply de...
...
daily
Renal
dysfunction,
hypertension,
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Guttate psoriasis (eruptive psoriasis) is most common in children and
young adults. It develops acutely ... one of three types: (1)
asymmetric inflammatory arthritis most commonly involving the distal and
proximal interphalangeal joints and less commonly the knees, hips, ankles, a...
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The evidence implicating psoriasis as a T cell–mediated disorder has
directed therapeutic efforts to immunoregulation. Cyclosporine and other ... agents is limited and information regarding
combination therapy and adverse events continues to emerge. Use of TNF-α
inhibitors may worsen congestive heart failure (CHF), and the...
... therapy.
Figure 53-5
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Lichen Planus
Lichen planus (LP) is a papulosquamous disorder that may affect the skin,
scalp, nails, and mucous membranes. ...
back, and genitalia (Fig. 53-5). Involvement of the scalp, lichen planopilaris, may
lead to scarring alopecia, and nail involvement may lead to permanent deformity
or loss...
...
or Microsporum
Topical
azoles, systemic
griseofulvin,
terbinafine, or
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Dermatitis
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Ecthyma is a variant of impetigo that causes punched-out ulcerative ... azoles
Candidiasis Inflammatory
papules and plaques
with satellite pustules,
frequently in
intertriginous areas;
may involve scrotum;
pseudohyphae on
KOH preparation
Candida...