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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Family history]], [[dietary habits]], [[lifestyle habits]], and [[allergies]] should be elicited whenever considering [[eczema]] as the [[primary diagnosis]]. This is important because [[eczema]] can be based on the [[patient]]'s [[history]] and evolution and distribution of the [[skin]] [[lesion]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
If [[eczema]] is suspected, the following should be elicited: | |||
* | * Lifestyle habits | ||
* [[Family history]] | |||
* [[Diet|Dietary habits]] | * [[Diet|Dietary habits]] | ||
* [[Allergy|Allergic tendencies]] | * [[Allergy|Allergic tendencies]] | ||
* | * [[Previous medical history]] | ||
* Any chemical or material exposure at home or workplace | * Any chemical or material exposure at home or workplace | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* Presentation of [[eczematous]] [[lesions]] depend on the [[chronicity]] of the disease and [[age]] of the [[patient]]. | |||
*[[Chronicity]] | |||
**[[Acute]] [[lesions]] typically manifest as [[erythematous]] [[papules]] and [[vesicles]]. | |||
* | **[[Chronic]] [[lesions]] are usually [[lichenified]] and [[hyperpigmented]]. | ||
* | *[[Age]] | ||
**[[Infants]] and [[children]] - [[lesions]] are found on the [[neck]], [[head]], [[cheeks]], [[scalp]], front of the [[arms]], and [[legs]]. | |||
**[[Adolescents]] and [[adults]] - [[lesions]] are distributed mainly on [[elbow]] creases, lateral portion of the [[neck]], and back of the [[knees]]. <ref name="pmid30475283">{{cite journal| author=Maliyar K, Sibbald C, Pope E, Gary Sibbald R| title=Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review. | journal=Adv Skin Wound Care | year= 2018 | volume= 31 | issue= 12 | pages= 538-550 | pmid=30475283 | doi=10.1097/01.ASW.0000547414.38888.8d | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=30475283 }} </ref> | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.
Overview
Family history, dietary habits, lifestyle habits, and allergies should be elicited whenever considering eczema as the primary diagnosis. This is important because eczema can be based on the patient's history and evolution and distribution of the skin lesion.
History
If eczema is suspected, the following should be elicited:
- Lifestyle habits
- Family history
- Dietary habits
- Allergic tendencies
- Previous medical history
- Any chemical or material exposure at home or workplace
Symptoms
- Presentation of eczematous lesions depend on the chronicity of the disease and age of the patient.
- Chronicity
- Acute lesions typically manifest as erythematous papules and vesicles.
- Chronic lesions are usually lichenified and hyperpigmented.
- Age
References
- ↑ Maliyar K, Sibbald C, Pope E, Gary Sibbald R (2018). "Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review". Adv Skin Wound Care. 31 (12): 538–550. doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000547414.38888.8d. PMID 30475283.