Dermatitis

Question 1

What is dermatitis ?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the skin
-also known as eczema

Early stage: red, dry, itchy
Chronic stage: crusty scales, painful cracks, blisters contains fluid

Question 2

There are 5 types of Dermatitis ?

Answer 2

-Nummular Dermatitis (coin shaped lesion)
-Dyshidrotic Dermatitis (infect finger, palms and soles of the feet)
-Atropic Dermatitis / Eczema (long lasting inflammation, redness and irritation)
-Contact Dermatitis (caused by direct contact with a subtance)
-Seborrheic Dermatitis (flaking skin)

Question 3

What causes Dermatitis ?

Answer 3

-stress
-detergent and soap
-allergic
-asthma / hay fever
-food
-cosmetics
-sweat

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of Dermatitis ?

Answer 4

-dry skin
-Red rashes
-itchiness
-bumps
-swelling
-crusting

Question 5

Give 5 non-pharmacological treatment of Dermatitis

Answer 5

-reduce stress
-remove allergen
-maintain good hygiene
-limit caffeine
-limit usage of makeup

Question 6

What are the pharmacological treatments of Dermatitis ?

Answer 6

-emollient or moisturiser
-Topical corticosteroids
-Topical calcineurin inhibitors

Question 7

What are the functions of biologics of Dupilumab

Answer 7

-blocks the signal of inflammatory mediators like Interleukin

Question 8

Complications of Dermatitis

Answer 8

-infections
-bacteraemia
-cellulitis
-mental disturbance
-scarring
-sleep disorders