Dermatitis -overview

Here a primary external factor is not responsible for the manifestation -it is mediated by inflammatory processes and pharmacological intervention is required

Atopic eczema / atopic dermatitis most common form of eczema, particularly in children ( occurs in all ages ) chronic disorder presents with generalised skin dryness , itch and rash-favours the skin creases pathology is not well known but it is thought to happen due to a complex interplay between defects in skin barrier function , environmental and infectious agents and immune dysregulation

Asteatotic eczema ( eczema craquele ) also known as xerosis ( dry skin ) starts with dry skin often during winter months leading to skin cracks ( criss-cross pattern which look like crazy paving or a dried-up river bed ) and fissures seen frequently in the elderly

Seborrhoeic dermatitis chronic dermatitis which affects scalp , face , chest , back , axilla and groin ( areas rich in sebaceous glands ) presents as flaky , greasy , erythematous patches inflammatory response to a common skin organism Malassezia

Nummular ( discoid ) eczema sharply defined , oval or coin shaped , erythematous eczematous plaques often described also by other terms as Pompholyx , dyshidrotic eczema intensely...