D&D3 Flashcards
Dermatitis
“Inflammation of the skin”;
Eczema
Stasis Dermatitis
venous insufficiency of the lower extermities
Venous Stasis Ulcers
medial lower leg just above the ankle
Stasis Dermatitis Treatment
Compression
Elevation
Exercise calf muscles
Vascular surgery
Topical steroids
Avoid allergens
Cellulitis vs. Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Cellulitis
Morphology
Erythematous papules and thin plaques with scale
Warm, tender, erythematous patches or plaques
Location of Inflammation
Epidermis and Dermis
Dermis and subcutaneous tissue
Atopic Dermatitis
most begins before age 5
Atopic Dermatitis
Infantile
Birth - 2 years
Atopic Dermatitis
Diagnostic Criteria
Must have: Itchy skin +Plus
Three or more of the following:
Onset under 2 years of age
History of involvement of skin creases
Personal history of asthma or hay fever
History of dry skin within the last year
Visible flexural eczema