CASE: A 22-year-old nulligravid woman presented with symptoms mistaken for Stevens-Johnson syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 31-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of pruritic rash on his left foot, which developed after he brushed against coral while snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. [nejm.org]

• Inflammation

  When this happens, inflammation can occur. Like any other part of your body, your skin can be involved in immune responses. Inflammation in the skin often causes a rash to form. [healthline.com]

  The term diaper dermatitis refers only to an inflammation in the diapering area and should not be automatically equated with reactions to diapers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The inflammation can result from contact with a strong acid or alkali or some other chemical, or it can result from contact with …(100 of 921 words) [britannica.com]

  This typically causes patches of inflammation on areas of skin which have come into contact with the substance. This is called contact dermatitis. If you avoid the offending substance, the skin inflammation should go away. [patient.info]

  From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search skin disease skin inflammation eczema Inflammation of the Skin Inflammation Of Skin zone of skinitis zone of skin inflammation edit English dermatitis skin disease skin inflammation eczema Inflammation of [wikidata.org]

• Weakness

  Symptoms The disease is characterized by such symptoms as hyperemia of eyelids skin, swelling, rash (sometimes bullous), headache, weakness, fever, itching. Quite often allergic conjunctivitis develops. [noskinproblems.com]

  Rash and Muscle Weakness DM is usually the easiest type of myositis to diagnose because of the skin rash, which often appears before any muscle weakness is felt. The rash looks patchy, dark, and reddish or purple. [myositis.org]

  […] in the neck, hip, back, and shoulders Trouble swallowing and voice changes Tiredness, fever, and weight loss Muscle aches Trouble rising from a chair or getting out of bed due to muscle weakness Sometimes the muscle weakness also spreads to the heart [hopkinsmedicine.org]

  It also causes muscle weakness that gets worse over time. This happens first to the muscles closest to your center of your body, including those in your hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms, and neck. You’re usually weak on both sides of your body. [webmd.com]

  You may also have muscle weakness that gets worse over weeks or months. This muscle weakness usually starts in your neck, arms, or hips and can be felt on both sides of your body. [healthline.com]

• Fatigue

  / For instance, if your fatigue is the result of anemia, blood tran... [studysite.org]

  fatigue for management of their fatigue. [centerwatch.com]

  […] may play a role in developing seborrheic dermatitis: abnormality of the oil glands and hair follicles, a yeast fungus with bacteria growing in the sebum, production of certain hormones, stress, change of seasons (outbreaks seem worse in winter) and fatigue [rosacea.org]

  It may be due to a combination of factors: Oil gland activity Yeasts, called malassezia, which live on the skin, mainly in areas with more oil glands Changes in skin barrier function Your genes Risk factors include: Stress or fatigue Weather extremes [nlm.nih.gov]

• Malnutrition

  The condition may be fatal in adults due to: Severe muscle weakness Malnutrition Pneumonia Lung failure The major causes of death with this condition are cancer and lung disease. [medlineplus.gov]

  If the muscles in your esophagus are affected, you can have problems swallowing (dysphagia), which can cause weight loss and malnutrition. Aspiration pneumonia. [mayoclinic.org]

  Some common complications are: skin ulcers gastric ulcers difficulty breathing lung infections problems swallowing malnutrition weight loss Dermatomyositis can also be associated with conditions such as: Raynaud’s phenomenon myocarditis interstitial lung [healthline.com]

• Malaise

  The lesions were accompanied by malaise, headache, and fatigue. The patient was asymptomatic between the outbreaks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Symptoms and Signs Symptoms of exfoliative dermatitis include pruritus, malaise, and chills. Diffuse erythema initially occurs in patches but spreads and involves all or nearly all of the body. [merckmanuals.com]

  Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis: Symptoms may include: Extreme redness of the skin Scaling Crusting lesions Thickened skin Itching Swollen lymph nodes Fever Malaise Secondary infections (viral or bacterial) Loss of fluids and proteins through the damaged [chihealth.com]

  Dermatology, Dermatology Online Journal, BMC Dermatology, Korean Journal of Dermatology Acrodermatitis Acrodermatitis is said to be a childhood form of dermatitis electively affecting the hands and feet and may be followed by light symptoms of fever and malaise [omicsonline.org]

• Nasal Congestion

  congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects.[1] Antihistamines are usually for short-term treatment.[1] Chronic allergies increase the risk of health problems which antihistamines might not treat [en.wikipedia.org]

• Pruritus Ani

  Individuals with a skin condition (such as stasis dermatitis, otitis externa, or pruritus ani) requiring frequent application of topical agents can develop allergic contact dermatitis over time. [skinsight.com]

  Itch A man scratching his back Specialty Dermatology Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to scratch.[1] Itch has resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Dermatitis

  Certainly they were not numerous enough or frequent enough to have caused a dermatitis such as she has. Dermatitis traumatica, dermatitis calorica, dermatitis venenata, and dermatitis medicamentosa. [thesaurus.com]

  ASCIA PCC Contact dermatitis 2015 149.76 KB Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin condition that results in an itchy and weeping rash, typically a few days after direct skin contact. [allergy.org.au]

  Allergic contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis accounts for the remaining 20 per cent of cases. [netdoctor.co.uk]

  Eczema is synonymous with dermatitis but is often used to mean atopic dermatitis. Skin infections, such as fungal infections, are not classified as dermatitis. [msdmanuals.com]

  Dermatitis Definition Dermatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin. Description Most types of dermatitis are characterized by a pink or red rash that itches. [encyclopedia.com]

• Eczema

  A type of dermatitis may be described by location (e.g., hand eczema), by specific appearance (eczema craquele or discoid) or by possible cause (varicose eczema). [en.wikipedia.org]

  Several types of eczema-like reaction can produce a similar appearance: atopic eczema seborrhoeic eczema (also know as seborrhoeic dermatitis) discoid eczema pompholyx (small water blisters on the hands and feet) stasis or venous eczema asteatotic eczema [netdoctor.co.uk]

  This refers to small coin-like areas of eczema scattered over the body. These round patches of eczema are dry, red and itchy and may be mistaken for ringworm (a fungal infection ). [dermnetnz.org]

  How can Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema be treated? There are currently many "standard" forms of treatment for atopic dermatitis and/or eczema. [dermamedics.com]

  Eczema includes several kids of skin problems. For example eczemas may include:- allergic contact eczema contact eczema dyshidrotic eczema nummular eczema seborrheic eczema neurodermatitis stasis dermatitis etc. [news-medical.net]

• Skin Disease

  Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome Contents TOP Author Profile Preface Structure and Function of the Skin Histopathology of the Skin Immunology of the Skin Skin Lesions Diagnosis of Skin Diseases Treatment of Skin Diseases Eczema and Dermatitis Urticaria, Prurigo [derm-hokudai.jp]

  From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search skin disease skin inflammation eczema Inflammation of the Skin Inflammation Of Skin zone of skinitis zone of skin inflammation edit English dermatitis skin disease skin inflammation eczema Inflammation of [wikidata.org]

  Eczema and atopic dermatitis are skin diseases where you have rough, red, dry, itchy skin. These diseases are not contagious. They are caused by a variety of factors. Genetics or allergic families tend to have more problems with eczema. [abcnews.go.com]

• Pruritus

  First-line treatments include moisturizers, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines as needed for pruritus. [merckmanuals.com]

  (possibly due to histamine released during inflammation) Erosions and possibly oozing, crusting, and secondary infection, all resulting from pruritus-induced scratching The most prominent manifestations in the acute phase of dermatitis are erythema and [msdmanuals.com]

• Skin Rash

  In infancy: Red, very itchy dry patches of skin Rash on the cheeks that often begins at 2 to 6 months of age Rash oozes when scratched. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

  Atopic dermatitis is often called the "itch that rashes" because the itching starts, and then the skin rash follows as a result of scratching. Your health care provider will look at your skin and do a physical exam. [nlm.nih.gov]

  Skin treatment. You may need to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen to help prevent skin rashes. Your health care provider can treat itchy skin rashes with antihistamine drugs or with anti-inflammatory steroid creams that are applied to the skin. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Suggestibility

  Often an information sheet will be given. suggest ways of avoiding contact with the substance. suggest how to minimise exposure if avoidance is not possible, using: protective clothing barrier creams (the use of barrier creams is controversial). [netdoctor.co.uk]

  These results suggest that inflammation may induce estrogen receptor-β expression in small dermal vessels, which potentially modifies the pathological skin inflammation during the menstrual period, leading to the development of estrogen dermatitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] have symptoms or had continued using medications for their AD.13 Interestingly, investigators from the same cohort study identified that regardless of disease severity, participants sought out their healthcare provider less frequently as they aged, suggesting [ajmc.com]

• Withdrawn

  Cases related to drug reactions have the shortest duration, lasting 2 to 6 weeks after the drug is withdrawn. [merckmanuals.com]

  Topical steroids are typically used more intensively for flare-ups of eczema, and then not used as frequently or withdrawn as the flare settles. [healthywa.wa.gov.au]

  In such instances, therapy may be gradually withdrawn with careful ongoing monitoring. [rarediseases.org]

• Dizziness

  Other problems include headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, night blindness, leprosy, dermatitis, and skin disorders. Within 1 day, the itching and burning disappeared, and the dermatitis was healed within 5 weeks. [dictionary.cambridge.org]

  DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: breathing problems, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, itching, fainting, dizziness [dupixent.com]

  There are fairly low rates of side effects in patients on desmopressin, but they can include Headache Nausea and vomiting Dizziness The main concern with desmopressin is overdosing, as this can cause your body to retain too much water. [diabetes.co.uk]

  Go to the ER if you have any of these symptoms: rapid heart rate low blood pressure abdominal pain nausea or vomiting diarrhea dizziness or fainting feeling of doom Skin inflammation can occur due to an immune response. [healthline.com]

• Vertigo

  In addition, they may be used to treat insomnia, motion sickness, or vertigo caused by problems with the inner ear. H2-antihistamines bind to histamine H2 receptors in the upper gastrointestinal tract, primarily in the stomach. [en.wikipedia.org]

A thorough history and physical examination can provide the necessary clues for further workup. [mdedge.com]

However, if clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease are evident on examination, further workup may be required.2 Whether or not intestinal damage is evident, a gluten-free diet should be implemented because the rash of DH is gluten sensitive.4 Treatment [niddk.nih.gov]

Dermatopathologic findings of seborrheic dermatitis are nonspecific and typically include the following: Hyperkeratosis Acanthosis Accentuated rete ridges Focal spongiosis Parakeratosis See Workup for more detail. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] superinfection Allergy and radioallergosorbent testing is of little value Biopsy shows an acute, subacute, or chronic spongiotic dermatitis pattern that is nonspecific but can be helpful to rule out other conditions (eg, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma) See Workup [emedicine.com]

Repeat the treatment for 3 weeks. [noskinproblems.com]

Avoidance often resolves the dermatitis but if this is difficult or if the dermatitis is long standing, you will need drug treatments. Use of soap substitutes and regular emollients is the mainstay of treatment. [netdoctor.co.uk]

You can learn more about treatment for AD at: Atopic dermatitis: Diagnosis, treatment, and outcome Finding an undiagnosed medical condition can make AD treatment effective If you have an undiagnosed medical condition, such as a skin allergy, your AD treatment [aad.org]

Topical Treatment of Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2016 Nov 2. [Medline]. Dessinioti C, Katsambas A. Seborrheic dermatitis: etiology, risk factors, and treatments: facts and controversies. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The prognosis of the condition is variable, but it has been shown that resolution of the underlying psychosocial stressor leads to improvement of the skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis The prognosis is excellent for low grade lesions but a poorer prognosis is associated with the FS variant due to a higher risk of recurrence and metastases. Overall, the rate of mortality is low (< 3% at 10 years). [orpha.net]

Prognosis depends on the cause. Cases related to drug reactions have the shortest duration, lasting 2 to 6 weeks after the drug is withdrawn. [merckmanuals.com]

Prognosis Excellent, if you stay on the gluten-free diet. The severity and frequency of eruptions will decrease as you continue with the diet. Iodine can trigger eruptions in some people. [gluten.org]

Dermatitis herpetiformis usually has a good prognosis, with the majority of patients responding well to a strict gluten-free diet and medication. The response rate varies between individuals (days to years). See smartphone apps to check your skin. [dermnetnz.org]

During the evaluation of patients presenting with hand eczema, the involvement of dorsal hand surfaces and the volar wrist may suggest atopic dermatitis as a contributing etiologic factor. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] found in patients with idiopathic central DI; however, these antibodies have also been found in patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) or germinomas, which indicates that this finding can not be considered a reliable marker of autoimmune etiology [emedicine.medscape.com]

Etiology DFSP is most likely fibroblastic in origin: over 90% of cases are associated with dysregulated platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) production resulting from chromosomal translocation or a supernumerary ring chromosome derived from t(17;22). [orpha.net]

H-Erich Wichmann Chair of Genetic Epidemiology, Institute of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany. [doi.org]

CONCLUSION: Panelists did not reach consensus that IAD or ITD epidemiologic data should be incorporated on the NDNQI. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This article reviews the epidemiology, burden of disease, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria important for early diagnosis and treatment. [ajmc.com]

[…] family history • Immunoglobulin E reactivity • Xerosis Associated features — These clinical associations help to suggest the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis but are too nonspecific to be used for defining or detecting atopic dermatitis for research and epidemiologic [aad.org]

Kaplan & Kenji Kabashima Reviews | 21 June 2018 Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a complex pathophysiology. Although it is not a life-threatening disease, it has considerable effects on the quality of life. [nature.com]

This article reviews the epidemiology, burden of disease, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria important for early diagnosis and treatment. [ajmc.com]

Pathophysiology and causes Atopic dermatitis is often called eczema. Although the term atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, they are different. Atopic dermatitis is the most common kind of eczema. [news-medical.net]

Pathophysiology Seborrheic dermatitis is associated with normal levels of Malassezia but an abnormal immune response. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Jain Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (2017) Sexual dimorphism in the mast cell transcriptome and the pathophysiological responses to immunological and psychological stress Emily Mackey, Saravanan Ayyadurai, Calvin S. [doi.org]

OUTCOMES: The cream-to-powder product prevented about 70% of the test dye from reaching the skin surface, demonstrating its ability to supplement the skin barrier. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prevention strategy consisted of a two‐part concept, with an evidence‐based prevention programme giving recommendations for prevention of work‐related skin problems in wet work occupations, and a documented method for implementation. [doi.org]

There are antibiotics that are used to treat and prevent infections caused by bacteria. Antihistaminic agents are used to prevent allergic flare-ups. Further Reading Atopic Dermatitis Causes Atopic Dermatitis Prevention Atopic Dermatitis Treatments [news-medical.net]