eczema Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of eczema?
A
atopic - face, flexors
contact allergic (type IV)
contact irritant (non-specific)
2
Q
what is the cause of atopic eczema?
A
impaired skin barrier
3
Q
what causes contact allergic (type IV)?
A
chemicals, topical therapies, nickel
4
Q
what investigation is used on contact allergic (type IV)?
A
patch testing
5
Q
what areas are affected by contact irritant (non-specific)?
A
hands, areas exposed to chemicals
6
Q
what causes contact irritant (non-specific)?
A
soaps
detergents
oils
7
Q
what are signs of acute eczema?
A
itchy
ill-defined
erythematous
oedema
scaly
8
Q
A
9
Q
what are complications with chronic eczema?
A
crusting (staph A)
eczema herpeticum (HSV)
10
Q
what is the management of eczema?
A
emollient (+steroid)
UVB
antihistamine
immunosuppressants
