Discoid eczema

Question 1

A Long-term condition that causes skin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches is known as?

Answer 1

Discoid eczema

Question 2

Epidemiology of Discoid Eczema

Answer 2

Tends to affect adults; rare in children.

More common in men aged 50-70 yrs. & women in 15-30 yrs.

Question 3

Aetiology of Discoid eczema

Answer 3

Cause is unknown; often accompanied by dry skin, thought to be triggered by irritation of the skin

Question 4

State the signs and symptoms of discoid eczema

Answer 4

Distinctive circular/oval patch of eczema anywhere on body

First sign is usually group of small red spots/bumps. These join up to form large pink/red/brown patches.

Initially, patches are swollen & blistered. Tend to be itchy particularly at night

Over time, patches become dry, crusty, cracked & flaky

Question 5

what part of the body is not usually affected in Discoid eczema

Answer 5

face and scalp

N/B;
Patches can appear anywhere on the body, including the lower legs, forearms, trunk (torso), hands, feet. FACE & SCALP not USUALLY AFFECTED

Question 6

Facts about discoid dermatitis

Answer 6

Lesions are often distributed symmetrically

Can range in size from few mm’s to several cm’s

Initially: can be covered with small fluid-filled pockets

Question 7

SEE slide 32 for skin cancer