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**[[Chronic]] [[lesions]] present with [[lichenification]] and [[hyperpigmentation]]. | **[[Chronic]] [[lesions]] present with [[lichenification]] and [[hyperpigmentation]]. | ||
*[[Age]] | *[[Age]] | ||
**[[Infants]] and [[children]] - [[lesions]] are found on the [[neck]], [[head]], and [[ | **[[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 [[ | **[[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> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
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
The following should be elicited from a patient whenever considering eczema as the primary 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
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.