Eczema Flashcards
1
Q
Describe eczema?
A
Non inflammatory skin condition
Redness, itching and dry skin
2
Q
Types of eczema?
A
Exogenous (contact) - allergic, irritant, photoreaction
Endogenous - atopic, seborrhoea, discoid, venous, pompholyx
Others - Asteatotic; Lichen simplex; Juvenile plantar dermatosis
3
Q
Epidemiology of eczema?
A
V common in under 5yrs
Common in children and adults
Common with Atopy
4
Q
Where does eczema present in the body?
A
Extensor surfaces for kids
Flexor surfaces for adults
