Eczema
| Atopic dermatitis. | |
|---|---|
| Etiology | Inflammatory skin condition |
| Epidemiology | Risk factors: history of atopy. |
| Clinical presentation | Dry flaky skin Distribution: extensor surfaces, cheeks, scalp, flexor surfaces |
| Pathogenesis | |
| Diagnostic investigations | |
| Management | Moderate flare - moderately potent topical steroid, except for sensitive areas (face, genitals) Infected eczema - PO fluclox if not systemically unwell Eczema herpeticum - needs admission, aciclovir |