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Atopic dermatitis ( AD ), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin ( dermatitis ). [2] It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2] Clear fluid may come from the affected areas, which can thicken over time. [2]
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [1] The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.
Stasis dermatitis (congestion eczema, gravitational dermatitis, gravitational eczema, stasis eczema, varicose eczema) Superficial thrombophlebitis Takayasu arteritis (aortic arch syndrome, pulseless disease)
Telling the difference between psoriasis and eczema can be tough if you don't know what to look for. Expert dermatologists say these characteristics can help you identify these skin conditions.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a long-term skin disorder. Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. Areas of the skin rich in oil-producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. It can result in social or self-esteem problems.
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects more than 102.8 million children and 101.3 million adults worldwide.
Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X-linked recessive disease characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), immune deficiency, and bloody diarrhea (secondary to the thrombocytopenia). It is also sometimes called the eczema-thrombocytopenia-immunodeficiency syndrome in keeping with Aldrich's original description in 1954.
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system —the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]
Dermatitis herpetiformis ( DH) is a chronic autoimmune blistering skin condition, [3] characterised by intensely itchy blisters filled with a watery fluid. [4] DH is a cutaneous manifestation of coeliac disease, [5] although the exact causal mechanism is not known.
Id reaction. Id reactions (also known as " disseminated eczema ", [1] and " generalized eczema " [1]) are types of acute dermatitis developing after days or weeks at skin locations distant from the initial inflammatory or infectious site. They can be localised or generalised. [2] [3] This is also known as an 'autoeczematous response' [4] and ...