difference between eczema and allergic contact dermatitis
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in prostate tests psa what is the difference between total psa and free psa
... Differences between test and comparison methods were estimated at 2.5, 4.0, and 10.0 ng/mL (2.5, 4.0, and 10.0 µg/L) for tPSA and 15%, 20%, and 25% for percentage of fPSA Relative differences ... universal standard In an effort to standardize PSA methods, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a standard, the WHO (90:10) (National Institute for Biological Standards and Control ... 1antichymotrypsin and 10% fPSA.[15] Recent studies evaluated automated methods using this standard, and although bias between different methods has been significantly reduced, results between assays...
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STABILITY OF PERIODIC SOLUTIONS OF FIRST-ORDER DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS LYING BETWEEN LOWER AND UPPER pptx
... and strictly decreasing function in its second variable and N-periodic in the first one Let D > 0, it is clear that, for D large enough, αD and βD , defined for every n ∈ JN as αD (n) = n − D and ... asymptotically stable from above Note that α ≡ −1 and β ≡ is a pair of lower and upper solutions that are no solutions of this problem and conditions (H) and (H f ) hold in [α,β] for N = Remark 4.4 ... supported by DGI and FEDER Project BFM2001-3884-C0201, and by Xunta de Galicia and FEDER Project PGIDIT020XIC20703PN, Spain References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] A Cabada and V Otero-Espinar,...
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Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 1) pot
... papules, and vesicles, which can coalesce to form patches and plaques In severe eczema, secondary lesions from infection or excoriation, marked by weeping and crusting, may predominate In chronic eczematous ... Course marked by exacerbations and remissions Lesions typical of eczematous dermatitis Personal or family history of atopy (asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, or eczema) Clinical course lasting ... asthma, allergic rhinitis, or eczema The prevalence of AD is increasing worldwide Some of its features are shown in Table 53-1 Table 53-1 Clinical Features of Atopic Dermatitis Pruritus and scratching...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 2) potx
... should be considered for patch testing to rule out allergic contact dermatitis The role of dietary allergens in atopic dermatitis is controversial, and there is little evidence they play any role ... of eczematous skin may lead to exacerbation of AD Crusted and weeping skin lesions may be infected with S aureus When secondary infection is suspected, eczematous lesions should be cultured and ... Atopic dermatitis Hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and scaling in the antecubital fossae are seen in this patient with atopic dermatitis (Courtesy of Robert Swerlick,...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 3) pptx
... characteristic of a compound—irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) An example of ICD would be dermatitis induced by a concentrated acid or base Agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) induce an ... of inducing skin eruption in exposed subjects Contact Dermatitis: Treatment If contact dermatitis is suspected and an offending agent is identified and removed, the eruption will resolve Usually, ... dryness and cracking of the skin of the hands as well as with variable amounts of erythema and edema Often, the dermatitis will begin under rings where water and irritants are trapped Dyshidrotic eczema, ...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 4) docx
... the hands It occurs more frequently in men and is most commonly seen in middle age The treatment of nummular eczema is similar to that for atopic dermatitis Asteatotic Eczema Asteatotic eczema, ... Asteatotic eczema responds well to topical moisturizers and the avoidance of cutaneous irritants Overbathing and the use of harsh soaps exacerbate asteatotic eczema Stasis Dermatitis and Stasis ... Eczema: Treatment Therapy of hand dermatitis is directed toward avoidance of irritants, identification of possible contact allergens, treatment of coexistent infection, and application of topical...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 5) docx
... glabella, and nasolabial folds (Fig 53-4) Scaling of the external auditory canal is common in seborrheic dermatitis Additionally, the postauricular areas often become macerated and tender Seborrheic dermatitis ... clinical overlap exists between these diseases—"sebopsoriasis." The most common location is in the scalp where it may be recognized as severe dandruff On the face, seborrheic dermatitis affects the ... outlined above Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic disorder, characterized by greasy scales overlying erythematous patches or plaques Induration and scale are generally...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 6) pdf
... submammary region, and navel; it also tends to affect the scalp, palms, and soles The individual lesions are sharply demarcated plaques (see Fig 52-7), but they may be moist and without scale ... Polymorphous KOH appearance depending preparation on dermatophyte, may Hyphae and neutrophils in show stratum corneum body site, and host branching response; defined sharply hyphae; culture to demarcated ... involved areas are the elbows, knees, gluteal cleft, and the scalp Involvement tends to be symmetric Plaque psoriasis generally develops slowly and runs an indolent course It rarely remits spontaneously...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 7) pptx
... pustules, and a background of intense erythema; patients may become erythrodermic Episodes of fever and pustules are recurrent Local irritants, pregnancy, medications, infections, and systemic ... inflammatory arthritis most commonly involving the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints and less commonly the knees, hips, ankles, and wrists; (2) a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis–like ... effectiveness (tachyphylaxis) and atrophy of the skin A topical vitamin D analogue (calcipotriene) and a retinoid (tazarotene) are also efficacious in the treatment of limited psoriasis and have largely replaced...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 9) pps
... color from red to brown and have a trailing scale PR shares many clinical features with the eruption of secondary syphilis, but palm and sole lesions are extremely rare in PR and common in secondary ... to be moderately pruritic and lasts 3–8 weeks Treatment is directed at alleviating pruritus and consists of oral antihistamines, midpotency topical glucocorticoids, and, in some cases, the use ... of numerous drugs, including thiazide diuretics, gold, antimalarials, penicillamine, and phenothiazines, and in patients with skin lesions of chronic graft-versus-host disease Additionally, LP...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 10) pptx
... sp hyphae on azoles KOH preparation Candidiasis Inflammatory Candida Topical papules and plaques albicans and other nystatin or with satellite pustules, Candida species azoles; systemic frequently ... of hyphae and spores on KOH preparation ("spaghetti and meatballs") Erysipelas and Cellulitis See Chap 119 Dermatophytosis Dermatophytes are fungi that infect skin, hair, and nails and include ... space between the fourth and fifth toes Infection of the nails (tinea unguium or onychomycosis) occurs in many patients with tinea pedis and is characterized by opacified, thickened nails and subungual...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 11) ppt
... Itraconazole and fluconazole have also been used at various doses and frequencies Griseofulvin is not effective, and terbenifine is not reliably effective for tinea versicolor Candidiasis Candidiasis ... with poorly fitting dentures and may also be associated with candidal infection Additionally, candidal infections have an affinity for sites that are chronically wet and macerated, including the ... expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity The typical lesions consist of oval scaly macules, papules, and patches concentrated on the chest, shoulders, and back but only rarely on the face...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20
Chapter 053. Eczema and Dermatitis (Part 12) ppt
... neoplasia of the uterine cervix and anogenital skin (Chap 93) HPV types 16 and 18 have been most intensely studied and are the major risk factors for intraepithelial neoplasia and squamous cell carcinoma ... are most commonly seen on the face, neck, and skin folds and present as papillomatous lesions on a narrow base Flat warts are only slightly elevated and have a velvety, nonverrucous surface They ... verruca plana), and filiform warts Plantar warts are endophytic and are covered by thick keratin Paring of the wart will generally demonstrate a central core of keratinized debris and punctate bleeding...
Ngày tải lên: 06/07/2014, 20:20