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Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin. [2] Atopic dermatitis is also often called simply eczema but the same term is also used to refer to dermatitis, the larger group of skin conditions. [2] [5] Atopic dermatitis results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2]
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]
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The Rule of Tens is a concept to aid clinicians in making the diagnosis of “severe psoriasis”. [39] It states that a patient is considered to have “severe psoriasis” if their body surface area affected is >10%, or if their Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score is >10, or if the DLQI score is >10. [ 39 ]
What it looks like: Medically known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is an umbrella term for a range of skin conditions characterized by red, splotchy, dry, cracked, crusty, or flaky skin, that can ...
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]
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]
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."