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*Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | *Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | ||
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*[[Atopic dermatitis]] | *[[Atopic dermatitis]] | ||
*[[Contact dermatitis]] | *[[Contact dermatitis]] | ||
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*[[Seborrheic dermatitis]] | *[[Seborrheic dermatitis]] | ||
*[[Stasis dermatitis]] | *[[Stasis dermatitis]] | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash. | |||
*In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. | |||
*The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body. | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Evaluation== | |||
==Management== | |||
==Disposition== | |||
*Typically outpatient | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 10 September 2020
Background
- Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
Dermatits Types
- Atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic dermatitis
- Nummular dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Stasis dermatitis
Clinical Features
- Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash.
- In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened.
- The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
- Typically outpatient