Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

Question 1

eczema

Answer 1

inflammatory skin condition

Question 2

causes

Answer 2

atopic history
FH
gene defect resulting in weak barrier

Question 3

signs

Answer 3

itch
rash on flexural areas
onset before 2 yrs
lichenification

Question 4

investigation

Answer 4

history

Question 5

management

Answer 5

emollients
education
steroids
biologics

Question 6

steroid step ladder

Answer 6

weak - hydrocortisone
moderate - eumovate
strong - betnovate/elocon
very strong - dermovate

Question 7

complication

Answer 7

eczema herpeticum

Question 8

causes, signs, management of eczema herpeticum

Answer 8

herpes simplex virus

eczema with vesciles, rash across face, systemic upset

IV aciclovir

Question 9

what is pompholyx

Answer 9

type of eczema affecting hands and can be precipitated by humidity

management:
cold compresses
emollients
steroids