Eczematous Eruptions

Question 1

relationship between dermatitis and eczema

Answer 1

all eczema is dermatitis but not all dermatitis is eczema

Question 2

type of dermatitis

Answer 2

Spongiosis (spongiotic eczema)— pathological pattern where intracellular rode a seen with perivascular inflammation of the dermis. There are small blue lymphocytes following the vascular patterns. There is stretching of intracellular bridges, resulting in collection of fluid from Edema. The more intense, the more vesicles that will be seen. G

Question 3

3 clinical patterns fo eczema

Answer 3

1. acute spongiotic reaction with vessiculation. weeping, erythematous plaque
2. sub-acute: “wet eczema”: vessicle is rare but fluid from vesicles is seen
3. chronic: dry red patches sometimes with lichenification

Question 4

this person was in contact with a questionable plant. what is going on?

Answer 4

allergic contact dermatitis. Generates an acute spongiotic eczematous reaction due to cell mediated allergy.

Question 5

Answer 5

seborrheic dermatitis- always check naso-labial folds– most common spot.

Question 6

Answer 6

Seb-dermatitis in scalp: greasy and bran like because of associations of yeast— yeast-targeting treatments are helpful..

Question 7

cradle cap is a type of ___ ___

Answer 7

seborrheic dermatitis in baby scalps

Question 8

stasis dermatitis is associated with lower leg ____. it requires treatment with a ____ ____ and topical ___-____ therapy.

Answer 8

stasis dermatitis is associated with lower leg EDEMA. it requires treatment with a COMPRESSION GARMENT (TO GET RID OF THE EDEMA) and topical ANTI-INFLAMMATORY therapy.

Question 9

Answer 9

stasis dermatitis

Question 10

Answer 10

ateatotic dermatitis– dry skin due to internal and external factors, most ommonly overwashing without moisturizing

there is extensive dessication of the stratum corneum. restore the skin with emolients and avoid dessicants