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*[[Chronicity]] and [[age]] are factors that determine the presentation of [[eczematous lesions]]. | |||
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**[[Acute]] [[lesions]] typically manifest as [[erythematous]] [[papules]] and [[vesicles]]. | |||
* | **[[Chronic]] [[lesions]] present with [[lichenification]] and [[hyperpigmentation]]. | ||
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**[[Infants]] and [[children]] - [[lesions]] are found on the [[neck]], [[head]], and [[extensor]] surfaces. | |||
**[[Adolescents]] and [[adults]] - [[lesions]] are distributed mainly on [[flexural]] areas. <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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Overview
A number of things should be ascertained when diagnosing eczema. A thorough history taking must be done to elicit family history, dietary habits, lifestyle habits, and allergies. If the patient is positive for any of these, this disease can be detected through its clinical manifestations.
History
Given the many possible reasons for eczema flare-ups, a doctor is likely to ascertain a number of other things before making a diagnosis:
- An insight into family history
- Dietary habits
- Lifestyle habits
- Allergic tendencies
- Any prescribed drug intake
- Any chemical or material exposure at home or workplace
Symptoms
- Chronicity and age are factors that determine the presentation of eczematous lesions.
- Chronicity
- Acute lesions typically manifest as erythematous papules and vesicles.
- Chronic lesions present with lichenification and hyperpigmentation.
- Age
- ↑ 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.