Eczema Flashcards
What is eczema?
Inflammatory skin condition characterised by dry, pruritic skin with a chronic relapsing course
What causes eczema?
Defects in barrier function of skin and immune dysregulation to allergens
What are the types of cause of eczema?
Endogenous
Exogenous
What are the types of endogenous eczema?
Atopic Seborrhoeic Discoid Venous Pompholyx Juvenile plantar dermatitis
What are the types of exogenous eczema?
Allergic contât dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Wha is atopic dermatitis?
Eczema for 2 months + 2 of
- onset <2
- flexural distribution
- generally dry skin
- FH/PMH other atopic disease
Where does seborrhoea dermatitis affect?
Scalp and proximal flexures in <6 month olds
What is pompholyx eczema?
Intensely itchy
Palms and soles of feet
What is allergic contact dermatitis?
Type 4 hypersensitivity
What is irritant contact dermatitis associated with?
Usually occupational
What are the features of eczema?
Pruritus
Dry skin
Flexural pattern
Infants- seen on face
What are the acute symptoms of eczema?
Erythema
Scaling
Vesicles
Papules
What are the chronic features of eczema?
Lichenification
Hypopigmentation
Plaques
Fissures
What is the management of eczema?
- topical emollients and steroids
- phototherapy
- Systemic medications
- biologics
What topical steroids are used in eczema?
- hydrocortisone
- eumovate
- betnovate
- dermovate
