Dermatitis
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
- Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Stasis dermatitis
Clinical Features
Dermatitis of the hand (mild)
Dermititis of hands (moderate)
Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)
- 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.
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
- Anaphylaxis
- Scombroid
- Alcohol intoxication
- Exfoliative erythroderma
- Cellulitis
- Drug rash
- Erythema multiforme
- Dermatitis (eczema)
Disposition
- Typically outpatient
See Also
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