Paediatric Eczema/Atopic dermatitis

Question 1

What atopic dermatitis

Answer 1

known as eczema- allergic rash
Chronic inflammatory condition

patchy, erythema, non well defines and

Question 2

Signs and Sx of paediatric eczema

Answer 2

patchy, erythema, scale non well defined, ITCHY
lichenification, excoriation

affects specific areas
face/scalp/extension in toddlers, and flexures in children-

Question 3

Aetiology and risk factors of paediatric eczema

Answer 3

Complex genetic and environmental factors-usually issues with skin barrier causing extra pathogens
and its an immune HYPERresponse

Risk factors:
FHx-a lot of allergies-eczema/ashtma/food allergy

Question 4

Management of Paediatric eczema

Answer 4

Antihistamine, moisturiser (regular emollients), intermittent topical steroids

complications-abx, antibiotics, phototherapy, oral steroids

systemic immunosuppression –methotrexate etc
even biologics

Question 5

what is paediatric seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 5

Eczema, distributed in sebborreic rich areas-on the scalp, eyebrows-anywhere with hair
called-cradle cap
pink and golden crusts patches
NOT itchy

can also still affect flexures
most babies grow out of it

treat with emollient, and oil to remove golden plaques