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The Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) is a validated tool for the measurement of severity of atopic dermatitis. It ranges from 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). [1] [2] The EASI was developed in 1998 by modifying the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), a widely accepted scoring system for psoriasis. [3]
The diagnosis is frequently made by treating the initial triggering skin problem and observing the improvement in the eczematous rash. Both the initial skin problem and the id reaction must be observed to make the diagnosis. [5] [6] Not all dyshidrotic rashes are id reactions, but id reactions are often dyshidrotic-like. [2]
Severe hand eczema is characterised by consistent or recurring, extended inflammation of the skin that severely affects the patient. Hand eczema is described as chronic if it lasts at least 3 months in spite of dermatological treatment, or if it recurs at least twice within a period of 12 months . Severe and chronic patterns of hand eczema are ...
Other symptoms to note: Eczema is usually itchy and most common in young people, although many adults also have eczema-prone skin. An estimated 30% of Americans, mostly children and adolescents ...
Diagnosis of eczema is based mostly on the history and physical examination. [5] In uncertain cases, skin biopsy may be taken for a histopathologic diagnosis of dermatitis. [35] Those with eczema may be especially prone to misdiagnosis of food allergies. [36] Patch tests are used in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis. [37] [38]
Treatment “Mild cases may be managed with frequent thick moisturizing and use of topical medications, while more severe cases can require the same in addition to phototherapy or systemic ...
Nummular dermatitis (commonly known as nummular eczema or discoid eczema) is one of the many forms of dermatitis. [1] It is characterized by round or oval-shaped itchy lesions. [ 2 ] The name comes from the Latin word " nummus ," which means "coin."
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