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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-==Types==
+==Background==
-*[[Atopic dermatitis]]
+{{Skin anatomy background images}}
-*[[Contact dermatitis]]
+*Dermatitis, also known as eczema
-*[[Dyshidrotic dermatitis]]
+*Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
-*Nummular dermatitis
-*[[Seborrheic dermatitis]]
+{{Dermatitis types}}
-*[[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===
+<gallery mode="packed">
+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)
+File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg|[[Contact 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]]