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Eczema (Atopic Eczema (Treatment (Severe (Topical calcineurin inhibitors,…
Eczema
Atopic Eczema
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Treatment
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Adjuvant therapy: oral antihistamines, oral antibiotics, bandages
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Signs
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Itchy, erythematous scaly patches
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Pathophysiology
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Abnormal epithelial barrier function - allows antigenic and irritant agents to penetrate and reach immune cells
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Contact Dermatitis
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Pathophysiology
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Allergic dermatitis = Sensitization of T lymphocytes over a period of time - itching and dermatitis results upon re-exposure to the antigen
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Definition
Superficial skin inflammation with vesicles, redness, oedema, oozing, scaling and pruritus