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... Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 2) Figure 53-1 there is little evidence they play any role outside ... not proven useful in AD. Atopic dermatitis. Hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and scaling in the antecubital fossae are seen in this patient with atopic dermatitis. (Courtesy of Robert Swerlick, ... considered for patch testing to rule out allergic...

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... Acne, and Other Common Skin Disorders > Eczema and Dermatitis Eczema and Dermatitis: Introduction Eczema is a type of dermatitis and these terms are often used synonymously (atopic eczema ... groups and is exacerbated by dry skin. Many of the cutaneous findings in affected patients, such as lichenification, are secondary to rubbing and scratching. Chapter...

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... eminences and the sides of the fingers (Fig. 53 -2). Lesions tend to occur in crops that slowly form crusts and heal. Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 3) Lichen Simplex Chronicus Lichen ... trapped. Dyshidrotic eczema, a variant of hand eczema, presents with multiple, intensely pruritic, small papules and vesicles occurring on the thenar and hypothenar...

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... Stasis dermatitis develops on the lower extremities secondary to venous incompetence and chronic edema. Patients may give a history of deep venous Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part ... Asteatotic eczema responds well to topical moisturizers and the avoidance of cutaneous irritants. Overbathing and the use of harsh soaps exacerbate asteatotic eczema. Stasis...

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... is in the scalp where it may Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 5) Stasis dermatitis. An example of stasis dermatitis showing erythematous, scaly, and oozing patches over the lower ... seen in this patient. Stasis Dermatitis and Stasis Ulceration: Treatment Patients with stasis dermatitis and stasis ulceration benefit greatly from leg elevation and th...

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... associa ted with HIV Acanthosis, vascular proliferation Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 6) Psoriasis (Table 53 -2) Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases, ... intertriginous regions including the axilla, groin, submammary region, and navel; it also tends to affect the scalp, palms, and soles. The individual lesions are sharply demarcated...

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... daily Renal dysfunction, hypertension, Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 7) Guttate psoriasis (eruptive psoriasis) is most common in children and young adults. It develops acutely ... inflammatory arthritis most commonly involving the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints and less commonly the knees, hips, ankles, and wrists; (2) a seronegative rheu...

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... Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 8) The evidence implicating psoriasis as a T cell–mediated disorder has directed therapeutic efforts to immunoregulation. Cyclosporine and other ... agents is limited and information regarding combination therapy and adverse events continues to emerge. Use of TNF-α inhibitors may worsen congestive heart failure (CHF), and the...

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... therapy. Figure 53-5 Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 9) Lichen Planus Lichen planus (LP) is a papulosquamous disorder that may affect the skin, scalp, nails, and mucous membranes. ... back, and genitalia (Fig. 53-5). Involvement of the scalp, lichen planopilaris, may lead to scarring alopecia, and nail involvement may lead to permanent deformity or loss...

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... or Microsporum Topical azoles, systemic griseofulvin, terbinafine, or Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 10) Ecthyma is a variant of impetigo that causes punched-out ulcerative ... azoles Candidiasis Inflammatory papules and plaques with satellite pustules, frequently in intertriginous areas; may involve scrotum; pseudohyphae on KOH preparation Candida...

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