Pediatric Definition - Eczema
Eczema
Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema is associated with faulty of the epidermal barrier.
The pathology of the eczema include the dryness of the skin due to inability of the water retention by the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum will shrink due to evaporation of the water which lead to the crack of the epidermal barrier.
There are three different forms of eczema which include infantile eczema, flexural eczema and adolescent eczema.
Infantile eczema may present with oval patches on the extensor surface of the extremities and the trunk and dermatitis of the scalp and the cheek.
Flexural eczema or childhood eczema may present with dermatitis in the wrist, hand, feet, antecubital and popliteal fossa.
Adolescent eczema may present with dermatitis of the hand and foot.
The prevention of eczema may include avoidance of allergens and rough as well as wool clothing.
The treatment of eczema may include topical corticosteroids, antihitsamine for pruritus and considering creams and lotions for skin moisturizing. Systemic antibiotic is considered in superinfected atopic dermatitis.
Tacrolimus is considered in case of patient who is unresponsive to topical corticosteroids.
Acute and weeping eczema may require wet dressing.
The differential diagnosis of eczema may include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema is associated with faulty of the epidermal barrier.
The pathology of the eczema include the dryness of the skin due to inability of the water retention by the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum will shrink due to evaporation of the water which lead to the crack of the epidermal barrier.
There are three different forms of eczema which include infantile eczema, flexural eczema and adolescent eczema.
Infantile eczema may present with oval patches on the extensor surface of the extremities and the trunk and dermatitis of the scalp and the cheek.
Flexural eczema or childhood eczema may present with dermatitis in the wrist, hand, feet, antecubital and popliteal fossa.
Adolescent eczema may present with dermatitis of the hand and foot.
The prevention of eczema may include avoidance of allergens and rough as well as wool clothing.
The treatment of eczema may include topical corticosteroids, antihitsamine for pruritus and considering creams and lotions for skin moisturizing. Systemic antibiotic is considered in superinfected atopic dermatitis.
Tacrolimus is considered in case of patient who is unresponsive to topical corticosteroids.
Acute and weeping eczema may require wet dressing.
The differential diagnosis of eczema may include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.