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Derma Ramos - Eczema Flashcards

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A non-contagious, pruritic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by: erythema, papules, vesicles, crusting, scaling and lichenification

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Eczema

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Eczema is often regarded synonymous with

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Dermatitis

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Acute stage of eczema presents with

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Erythema, papules, vesicles, crusting

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Chronic stage of eczema presents with

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Scaling and lichenification

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2 classifications of eczema

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Intrinsic

Extrinsic

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Extrinsic eczema

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Irritant contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Photodermatitis

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Intrinsic dermatitis

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Seborrheic dermatitis
Nummular dermatitis
Dyshidrotic eczema
Atopic dermatitis
Lichen simplex chronicus
Stasis dermatits
Xerotic eczema
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Occurs when the skin is exposed acutely or chronically to chemical or physical agents that irritate the skin

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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Delayed or cell-mediated type hypersentivity

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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Irradiation by UV light results in the transformation of certain substances into allergens or irritants

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Photodermatitis

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Chronic, inflammatory papulosquamous skin disorder related to high load of Ptyrosporum yeast on the skin

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Annular coin-shaped pruritic plaques

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Nummular dermatitis

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Papulovesicular dermatitis of hands and feet

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Dyshidrotic eczema

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A chronic and recurrent inflammatory dermatologic condition marked by severe pruritus causing excoriations, lichenification, and susceptibility to skin infections

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Atopic dermatitis

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A localized plaque of chronic eczematous inflammation resulting from habitual rubbing and scratching

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Lichen simplex chronicus

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An eczematous dermatitis of the legs associated with edema, varicosed/ dilated veins and hyperpigmentation

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Stasis/ gravitational dermatitis

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Eczema due to dryness of the skin

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Asteatotic / xerotic eczema

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Detergents

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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Nickel

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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Tetracycline

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Photodermatitis

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Pitysporum yeast

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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wool

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Atopic dermatitis

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Rubbing alcohol

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Asteatotic/ xerotic eczema

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Diagnostic criteria
Atopic dermatitis
How many major and minor features

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Major features

Minor features

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Non-allergenic in nature, no previous sensitization necessary

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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Solvents

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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Rubber

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Allergic cd

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Paraben

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Allergic cd

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Water

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Irritant cd

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Sulfa drugs

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Photodermatitis

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Generally begins early in life and characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation

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Atopic d

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Related to altered lipid composition of the stratum corneum and to other subtle changes in epidermal differentiation

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Asteatotic / xerotic eczema

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Alkalis

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Irritant cd

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Formaldehyde

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Allergic cd

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Benzocaine

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Allergic cd

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Neomycin `

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Allergic cd

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Citrus

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Photodermatitis

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Mulberry

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Photodermatitis

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Seborrheic dermatitis is more severe among ptx w/

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Neurolgic dse and HIV infection

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Nummular dermatitis is often assoc with this condition

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Atopy

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Sex predilection of AD

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Males have an earlier onset

Females have worse prognosis

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Immunologic rxns associated with this type of eczema are: hypersensitivity rxns, impaired immunoregulation of IgE and increased mast cell releasability

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AD

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Acids

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Irritant cd

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Medications

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Allergic cd

And photodermatitis

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Preservative chemicals

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Allergic cd

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Hair dye

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Allergic cd

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Dry or cold weather

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Irritant cd
Xerotic eczema (low humidity/ cold season)
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Urine

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Irritant cd

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Fragrances

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Allergic cd
And
Atopic

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Rubber

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Allergic cd

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Henna

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Allergic cd

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Acrylic clothing

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Atopic

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Cosmetics

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Atopic

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Soaps

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Atopic

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Cleaning agents

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Atopic

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Alcohol containing products

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Atopic

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Sweating

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Derma

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Changes in temp

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Atopic

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Physical and emotional stresses

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Atopic

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Major features of atopic

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Pruritus
Flexural lichenification or linearity in adults
Facial and extensor involvement in infant and children
Chronic or chronically relapsing dermatitis
Personal or family history of atopy (asthma, allergic rhinitis, AD)

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Minor features of AD

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Xerosis
Ichthyosis/ palmar hyperlinearity/ keratosis pilaris
Immediate (type I) skin test reactivity
Elevated serum IgE
Early age of onset
Tendencuy toward cutaneous infection. Impaired cell-mediated immunity

Tendency toward nonspecific hand or foot dermatitis
Nipple eczema
Cheilitis
Recurrent conjunctivitis
Dennie-Morgan infraorbital fold
Keratoconus
Anterior subscapular cataracts
Orbital darkening
Facial pallor/ facial erythema 
Pityriasis alba
Anterior neck folds
Itch when sweating
Intolerance to wool and lipid solvents
Perifollicular accentuation
Food allergy
Course influenced  by environmental / emotional factors
White dermatographism/ delayed blanch
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Xerotic eczema worse during

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Low humidity/ cold season

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Caused by an allergen

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Allergic cd

Atopic cd

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Mild cases irritant cd

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Erythema

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Moderate to severe cases of irritant cd

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Swelling, blistering, ulceration

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Lesions develop right after exposure and are limited to the areas of skin that have been in contact with the irritant

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Irritant congtact dermatitis

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Lesions initially appear on the site of contact, but may later affect other sites or entire integument

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Allergic cd

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Irradiation by ultraviolet light results in the transformation of certain substances into allergens

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Photoallergic

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Irradiation by ultraviolet light results in the transformation of certain substances into irritants

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Phototoxic

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Citrus and mulberry
A. Phototoxic
B. Photoallergic

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A. Phototoxic

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Greasy and scaly confluent papules on erythematous base

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Is dyshidrotic eczema is related to sweating

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No

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Acute cases of allergic cd

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Pruritic papules and vesicles on an erythematous base

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Chronic cases allergic cd

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Lichenified plaques

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Common sites of seborrheic dermatitis

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Scalp
Eyebrows
Eyelashes
Nasolabial folds
Paranasal skin
External skin canal
Presternal area
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Thiazides

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Photodermatitis

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Common sites of lichen simplex chronicus

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Wrists, ankles, anogenital area (anus, vulva, scrotum), posterior neck, upper eyelids

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Common sites of asteatotic or xerotic eczema

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Lower legs, forearms, hands

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Tx contact dermatitis

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Prevention and avoidance of contact with irritant or allergen
Barrier creams, non-alkaline cleansers
Topical steroids
Oral antihistamines
Oral antibiotics
Oral steroids, in severe cases
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Facial seborrheic dermatitis tx

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Topical antifungal creams (azoles)
Antidandruff shampoo or soap with zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide (facial wash)
Mild steroid creams/ lotions
Topical immune modulators

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Scalp lesions

Seborrheic dermatitis tx

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Antifungal / antidandruff shampoosL: ketoconazole, ciclopirox, tar, salicylic cid, elenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione

Topical steroid lotion

Severe cases: oral antifungal

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Nummular dermatitis

Tx

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Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide

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Dyshidrotic eczema tx

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Topical or intralesional steroid

Oral prednisone - severe

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AD

Tx

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Patient education
Avoidance of triggers
Emollients
Topical corticosteroids
Topical immune modulators
Antihistamines
Antibiotics - secondary bacterial infection
Phototherapy
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Lichen simplex chronicus tx

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Stress management
Oral antihistamines
Topical steroid ointment
Intralesional steroid injection

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Stasis/ gravitational dermatitis tx

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Leg elevation
Leg compression - stockings, ext. pneumatic compression devices
Wet compress for 10-20 mins BID for acute exudative inflammation (KMNO4, Burrow’s, normal saline)
Topical steroids
Oral antihistamines
Oral antibiotics, if indicated
Pentoxyfilline 400 mg BID- TID
Bland emollient
Sclerotherapy
Vein stripping
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Xerotic eczema tx

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Inc water intake
Bathe only once daily with tepid water
Avoid drying agents: rubbing alcohol, harsh soaps, detergents
Limite exposure to cold temp and wind
Apply unscented emollients after bath and whenever necessary - petroleum jelly, urea- containing/ lotion, lactic acid
Apply low-potency steroid ointment

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