A blog about dermatology and its related topics. Guide to cope up with dermatology disorders and some dermatology treatments.
Acral Eczematous Diseases
Several eczematous diseases preferentially involve the hands and feet. For this reason one should not use the term “hand eczema” or “foot eczema” as a diagnostic term. One must specifically attempt to identify which process is responsible: atopic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, scabies, contact dermatitis, or secondary eczematization of a noneczematous disease. Guidelines for […]
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: 70% of the skin surface area is involved
History of a preceding, localized skin disease in about 50% of patients
Clinical Presentation
Exfoliative erythrodermatitis is not a single disease but rather is an extreme example of an eczematous reaction pattern. The term “exfoliative erythrodermatitis” is used when eczematous disease covers 70% or more of […]