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Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic itchy inflammatory skin disorder
that affects about 10% of children to some extent. Many children
with AD develop other symptoms of atopy such as food allergies,
asthma, and allergic rhinitis (hayfever). When inhaled or ingested
allergens enter the bloodstream they can be carried to the skin,
where they induce a chronic inflammation -- know as atopic
dermatitis in sensitized (atopic) individuals who possess T cells
and IgE specific for an allergen. Allergens that act by direct skin
contact can also incite inflammation. The immunologic response of
the skin to antigen is complex, resulting in inflammation and
localized tissue destruction. This chronic inflammation is called
eczema and is the most prominent symptom of atopic dermatitis.
Diagnosis

History in infancy, clinical findings (typical distribution sites,
morphology of lesions, while dermatographism).

Physical Examination
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Physical Examination
Acute

Poorly defined erythematous patches, papules, and plaques with or
without scale. Edema with widespread involvement; skin appears
puffy and edematous. Erosions: moist, crusted. Linear or
punctuate, resulting from scratching. Secondarily infected sites: S.
aurous. Oozing erosions and/or pustules (usually follicular).

Chronic

Lichenification (thickening of the skin with accentuation of skin
markings): results from repeated rubbing or scratching. Fissures:
painful, especially in flexures, on palms, fingers, and soles. Alopecia:
lateral one-third of the eyebrows as a result of rubbing.
Characteristic infraorbital fold in the eyelids (Dannie-Morgan sign).
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
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