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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash. | *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. | *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. | *The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body. | ||
===Images=== | |||
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File:Human hand with dermatitis.jpg|Dermatitis of the hand (mild) | |||
File:Dermatitis2015.jpg|Dermititis of hands (moderate) | |||
File:Eczema-arms.jpg|Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe) | |||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 13 September 2023
Background
- Dermatitis, also known as eczema
- Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitis Types
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candida dermatitis
- Cercarial dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic dermatitis
- Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Nummular dermatitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Perioral 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.
Images
Dermatitis of the hand (mild)
Dermititis of hands (moderate)
Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)
Differential Diagnosis
Erythematous rash
- Positive Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (children)
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis/SJS (adults)
- Afebrile
- Febrile
- Negative Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Afebrile
Evaluation
- Typically a clinical diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- Typically outpatient