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What is eczema?

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Eczema is a prototypic example of a spongiotic reaction pattern with multiple clinical patterns

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What are the 3 main types of eczema?

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  • Atopic eczema
  • Irritant contact eczema
  • Allergic contact eczema
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What is atopic eczema?

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Atopic eczema is a form of eczema beginning in childhood, caused by genetic and environmental factors, resulting in inflammation

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What is the most common mutation in atopic eczema?

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The filaggrin gene is most commonly affected in atopic eczema

There is often a family history of atopy or allergy

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How will atopic eczema present?

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Atopic eczema will present with:

  • Pruritus (Itch)
  • Ill-defined erythema and scaling
  • Generalised dry skin
  • Affecting flexor surfaces
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What condition is shown?

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Atopic eczema

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What are some chronic skin changes that can occur in atopic eczema?

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  • Lichenification
  • Excoriation
  • Secondary infection
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What are some infections that can occur on skin affected by atopic eczema?

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Staphylococcus aureus (Causes crusting)
Herpes simplex virus (Eczema herpeticum)

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How will eczema herpeticum (HSV) present?

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Monomorphic punched-out lesions

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What are the diagnostic criteria of atopic eczema?

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Diagnosis requires itching plus 3 or more of the following:

  • Visible flexural rash
  • History of flexural rash
  • Personal history of atopy (Or 1st degree relative if under 4y/o)
  • Generally dry skin
  • Onset before age of 2

In infants, cheeks and extensor surfaces may be affected

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What is irritant contact eczema?

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This is a form of eczema provoked by contact with water, detergents and chemicals

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How will irritant contact eczema present?

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  • Erythema
  • Scaling
  • Fissuring
  • Lichenification
  • Nail dystrophy
  • Crusting
    This most commonly affects the hands
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What is nappy rash?

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A form of irritant contact dermatitis to urine with ulceration

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What condition is shown?

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Irritant contact eczema

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What is allergic contact eczema?

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Allergic contact eczema is a form of eczema that occurs when a person is sensitised to a usually tolerated environmental antigen

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What are some common examples of allergic contact eczema?

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  • Nickel
  • Hair dyes
  • Fragrances
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Describe the pathophysiology of allergic contact eczema

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This occurs because Langerhans cells present the antigen to T-lymphocytes

Sensitised memory T-cells in the nodes recognise the antigen and send T-lymphocytes to the epidermis

The next time the person is in contact with this substance, a spongiotic eczematous reaction will occur with inflammation and presence of eosinophilia

This is a delayed type (Type IV) hypersensitivity reaction

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What condition is shown?

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Nickel allergy from belt buckle

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How is allergic contact eczema diagnosed?

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This is diagnosed using patch testing, in which batteries of allergens are placed in small wells and are applied to the skin of the back for 48 hours

A reaction of wheals (Urticaria) should occur within 96 hours, which are very itchy and can last 2-6 hours

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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Discoid eczema

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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Photosensitive eczema (Note cut off at collar)

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What conditions can stasis eczema occur secondary to?

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  • Hydrostatic pressure
  • Oedema
  • Red cell extravasation
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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Stasis eczema

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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Seborrhoeic eczema

25
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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Pompholyx eczema - Results in formation of spongiotic vesicles

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What other pattern of eczema is shown?

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Lichen simplexes by scratching

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What are the 3 stages of eczema?

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  • Acute - Massive spongiosis and vesiculation
  • Sub-acute - Less spongiosis with more acanthosis and scale
  • Chronic - Minimal spongiosis with prominent acanthosis and scale
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How will acute phase eczema present?

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Acute phase will present with erythematous red lesions, oedema (Spongiosis) and ooze, scaling or crusting

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How will chronic phase eczema present?

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Chronic phase will lead to thickening (Lichenification), with elevated plaque formation and increased scaling

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How can eczema be managed?

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In most patients, emollients and topical steroids are used, with advice given on avoiding irritants such as shower gels and soaps

Phototherapy with UVB, systemic immunosuppressants and bioligic agents can also be used in more severe cases that don’t respond to steroids and emollients

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