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'''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Eczema|here]]''' | '''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Eczema|here]]''' | ||
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==What is Eczema? == | ==What is Eczema? == | ||
[[Image:Dermatitis.jpg|thumb|180px|left| | [[Image:Dermatitis.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Typical, mild eczema of the skin.]] | ||
*'''[[Eczema]]''', also called '''[[atopic dermatitis]]''', is manifested as a [[skin swelling]], flakiness, dryness of the [[skin]], and itchy sensation. | *'''[[Eczema]]''', also called '''[[atopic dermatitis]]''', is manifested as a [[skin swelling]], flakiness, dryness of the [[skin]], and itchy sensation. | ||
* Several factors are linked with this [[disease]] such as [[genetic mutation]], and [[family history]]. | * Several factors are linked with this [[disease]] such as [[genetic mutation]], and [[family history]]. | ||
* [[Eczema]] cannot be [[cured]], but it is not [[contagious]]. | * [[Eczema]] cannot be [[cured]], but it is not [[contagious]]. | ||
* This is usually associated with [[allergy]]. | * This is usually associated with [[allergy]]. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Eczema?== | ==What are the symptoms of Eczema?== | ||
*[[Eczema]] can present as: | |||
**severe [[itchiness]] | |||
* | **[[Skin]] [[color]] changes | ||
* | **Flakiness of the skin | ||
**Small bumps | |||
* [[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> | |||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
*[[Eczema]] can be [[treated]] with: | |||
**[[Moisturizers]] | |||
* | **[[Steroids]] | ||
* | **[[Antihistamines]] | ||
* | **[[Light therapy]] | ||
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==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ||
*Several [[diseases]] can present similarly with [[eczema]]. | |||
* These include some [[inflammatory]] [[diseases]], [[cancer]], and [[nutritional deficiency]]. | |||
==Where to find medical care for Eczema== | ==Where to find medical care for Eczema== | ||
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==Prevention of Eczema== | ==Prevention of Eczema== | ||
*Having a proper [[skin]] [[care]] using [[moisturizers]] most especially during [[cold]] or [[dry]] seasons. | |||
*To avoid worsening of an ongoing [[eczema]], avoid [[stress]], sudden changes in [[temperature]], wool or other synthetic fabrics. | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | |||
*[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/smallpoxvaccine/reactions/ec_vac.html CDC on smallpox vaccination] | *[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/smallpoxvaccine/reactions/ec_vac.html CDC on smallpox vaccination] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema Wikipedia] | ||
*[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eczema.html#cat1 Medline] | *[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eczema.html#cat1 Medline] | ||
[[Category:Patient information]] | [[Category:Patient information]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:42, 13 November 2023
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-in-Chief: Ethan Leeman, Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, DMD, MD[1]
What is Eczema?
- Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is manifested as a skin swelling, flakiness, dryness of the skin, and itchy sensation.
- Several factors are linked with this disease such as genetic mutation, and family history.
- Eczema cannot be cured, but it is not contagious.
- This is usually associated with allergy.
What are the symptoms of Eczema?
- Eczema can present as:
- 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. [1]
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
- Several diseases can present similarly with eczema.
- These include some inflammatory diseases, cancer, and nutritional deficiency.
Where to find medical care for Eczema
Directions to Hospitals Treating Eczema
Prevention of Eczema
- Having a proper skin care using moisturizers most especially during cold or dry seasons.
- To avoid worsening of an ongoing eczema, avoid stress, sudden changes in temperature, wool or other synthetic fabrics.
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.