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[[Image:Eczema.jpg|thumb|left|A patch of eczema that has been scratched ('''Image courtesy of Wikipedia''')| | [[Image:Eczema.jpg|thumb|left|A patch of eczema that has been scratched ('''Image courtesy of Wikipedia''')| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatitis#/media/File:Eczema.jpg] ]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.
Overview
Eczema is a dermatologic disease and pruritus is the hallmark feature of this disease. [1]
Physical Examination
- Eczema is a dermatologic disease and pruritus is the hallmark feature of this disease. [1]
- The clinical presentation of eczema varies with age. [2]
- The stage of lesion can be determined based on how it appears.
- Acute - crusted, oozing, eroded vesicles, erythematous plaques, or papules.
- Subacute - erythematous scaly plaques or papules.
- Chronic - slightly pigmented, lichenified plaques or excoriations. [2]
| System | Findings | |
|---|---|---|
| General Appearance | Patient with eczema usually appears conscious, coherent, and not in cardiorespiratory distress. | |
| Vital Signs | Patient is usually normotensive and afebrile. | |
| HEENT | Head can be normocephalic. | |
| Eyes can be normal. | ||
| Ears can be normal. | ||
| Nose can be normal. | ||
| Throat can be normal. | ||
| Chest / Lungs | Respiration can be normal. | |
| Cardiovascular | Patient usually has no pertinent findings. | |
| Abdomen | Patient usually has no pertinent findings. | |
| Skin / Extremities | 
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| Neurologic | Patient usually has no pertinent findings. |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eichenfield LF, Tom WL, Chamlin SL, Feldman SR, Hanifin JM, Simpson EL; et al. (2014). "Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis". J Am Acad Dermatol. 70 (2): 338–51. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010. PMC 4410183. PMID 24290431.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kulthanan K, Tuchinda P, Nitiyarom R, Chunharas A, Chantaphakul H, Aunhachoke K; et al. (2021). "Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis". Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 39 (3): 145–155. doi:10.12932/AP-010221-1050. PMID 34246205 Check
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