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Chapter-12 Dermatitis

BOOK TITLE: Review of Dermatology

Author
1. Jindal Saurabh
ISBN
9789386322302
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14213_13
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Dr Jindal’s Skin and Dental Clinic, Karkardooma, New Delhi; Max Superspeciality Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Chapter keywords
Dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, discoid eczema, asteatotic eczema, stasis eczema, insect bite hypersensitivity, erythroderma, itching, scaling, crusting

Abstract

The chapter elaborates on dermatitis, also called eczema. The three stages of eczema are acute, subacute and chronic. Acute stage shows red, edematous, oozing plaques with small, grouped vesicles. Subacute stage features red plaques with scale or crusting and less blistering. Chronic stage features lichenification. Itching is severe and is the hallmark of the disease. Itching is severe and is the hallmark of the disease. Winter, woolen clothes, dust mites, stress, and food allergens flare up the disease. Contact dermatitis is of two types, irritant and allergic. Other types discussed in the chapter are discoid eczema, asteatotic eczema, dermatitis of the hands and feet, stasis eczema, insect bite hypersensitivity, and erythroderma.

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