Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 6) pdf

... evaluation Systemic infection screen Urinalysis and culture Chest radiograph Blood cultures Chapter 026. Confusion and Delirium (Part 6) LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION A cost-effective ... Endocrinologic laboratories: thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4; cortisol and herbals) General physical examination and neurologic examination Complete...

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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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... 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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... form crusts and heal. Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 3) Lichen Simplex Chronicus Lichen simplex chronicus may represent the end stage of a variety of pruritic and eczematous ... trapped. Dyshidrotic eczema, a variant of hand eczema, presents with multiple, intensely pruritic, small papules and vesicles occurring on the thenar and hypothenar eminenc...

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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 4) ... Asteatotic eczema responds well to topical moisturizers and the avoidance of cutaneous irritants. Overbathing and the use of harsh soaps exacerbate asteatotic eczema. S...

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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...

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... severe forms seen 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 ... 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...

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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 rh...

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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...

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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. ... trunk. Impetigo, Ecthyma, and Furunculosis (Table 53-5) Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial infection of skin caused most often by S. aureus (Chap. 1 29), and in...

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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 Candid...

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... response. Diagnosis of candidal infection is based upon the clinical pattern and demonstration of yeast on KOH preparation or culture. Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 11) Dermatophytosis: ... Itraconazole and fluconazole have also been used at various doses and frequencies. Griseofulvin is not effective, and terbenifine is not reliably effective for t...

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... Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 12) Candidiasis: Treatment Treatment involves removing any predisposing factors such as antibiotic therapy or chronic wetness and the use ... approved for the treatment of candidiasis include itraconazole and fluconazole. Oral nystatin is only effective for candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract. Griseofulvin and terben...

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... scarring acne, the effects can be permanent and profound. Early therapeutic intervention in severe acne is essential. Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 13) Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris ... develop on the cheeks, nose, and chin (Fig. 53-7). The most common location for acne is the face, but involvement of the chest and back is common. Most disease remains mil...

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... outweighs the risk of adverse events from the vaccine (Chap. 214). Further Readings Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 14) Acne Rosacea Acne rosacea, commonly referred to as rosacea, ... diseases, including atopic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis, such vaccination is contraindicated in patients with these conditions in the absence of a bioterrorism attack...

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