Dermatitis: Difference between revisions

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Normal dermal anatomy.

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.

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 ==Background==
-*Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
+{{Skin anatomy background images}}
+*Dermatitis, also known as eczema
+*Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
+{{Dermatitis types}}
 ==Clinical Features==
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 *The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.
-==Types==
+===Images===
-*[[Atopic dermatitis]]
+<gallery mode="packed">
-*[[Contact dermatitis]]
+File:Human hand with dermatitis.jpg|Dermatitis of the hand (mild)
-*[[Dyshidrotic dermatitis]]
+File:Dermatitis2015.jpg|Dermititis of hands (moderate)
-*Nummular dermatitis
+File:Eczema-arms.jpg|Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)
-*[[Seborrheic dermatitis]]
+File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg|[[Contact dermatitis]]
-*[[Stasis dermatitis]]
+File:Severe contact dermatitis buprenorphine transdermal patch.jpg|[[Contact dermatitis]]
+File:Severe allergic reaction to urushiol (poison oak) 4 days after exposure.jpg|[[Poison oak]]
+</gallery>
+==Differential Diagnosis==
+{{Erythematous rash DDX}}
+==Evaluation==
+*Typically a clinical diagnosis
+==Management==
+==Disposition==
+*Typically outpatient
 ==See Also==
+*[[Erythematous rash]]
+*[[Topical steroids]]
 ==External Links==
 [[Category:Dermatology]]