Diferencia entre revisiones de «Dermatitis»
(→Images) |
|||
| Línea 1: | Línea 1: | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
{{Skin anatomy background images}} | |||
*Dermatitis, also known as eczema | *Dermatitis, also known as eczema | ||
*Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | *Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin. | ||
Revisión actual - 16:20 11 dic 2024
Background
- Dermatitis, also known as eczema
- Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitis Types
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candida dermatitis
- Cercarial dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic dermatitis
- Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Nummular dermatitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Perioral dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Stasis dermatitis
Clinical Features
- Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash.
- In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened.
- The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.
Images
Dermatitis of the hand (mild)
Dermititis of hands (moderate)
Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)
_4_days_after_exposure.jpg)
Differential Diagnosis
Erythematous rash
- Positive Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (children)
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis/SJS (adults)
- Afebrile
- Febrile
- Negative Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Afebrile
Evaluation
- Typically a clinical diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- Typically outpatient