Eczema Flashcards
1
Q
Red base + elbows + crusting eczema description
A
Multiple papules + vesicles with an erythamatous base distrubted over the flexor surfaces
2
Q
Talking about size in eczema
A
Lesion ranges in lise from 1-6mm
3
Q
Mention some seconary characteristics of eczema
A
Some evidence of lichenifiaction + scaling but no evidence of seconary infection such as eczema herpeticum
4
Q
How to round off eczema description
A
These lesions are consistent with atopic eczema
5
Q
1st Line management of eczema
A
Emollients + bath/shower substitutes
6
Q
2nd Line management of eczema
A
Corticosteroids => Hydrocortisone
7
Q
What is the order of corticosteroids?
A
H E B D
8
Q
Third line management of eczema?
A
Tacrolimus // phototherapy
9
Q
What to give patient to help eczema patient to sleep?
A
Antihistamines
