Eczema: Diagnosis

Question 1

According to the UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Eczema, how is eczema diagnosed?

Answer 1

An itchy skin condition in the last 12 months

Plus 3 or more of the following:

• Onset below age 2 years*
• History of flexural involvement
  
  • Or dermatitis on cheeks in children <18months
• History of generally dry skin
• Personal history of other atopic disease (or FH if very young)
• Visible flexural dermatitis

Question 2

Is a response to steroids a part of the diagnostic criteria?

Answer 2

It is important to note that it isn’t.