allergic eczema
| Noun | 1. |  allergic eczema - eczema caused by an allergic reaction |
| 单词 | allergic eczema | |||
| 释义 | allergic eczema
allergic eczemaal·ler·gic ec·ze·maatopic dermatitisA chronic immune-mediated dermatopathy affecting 1–3% of children, which is characterised by severe pruritus of early (usually in infancy) onset and a familial tendency; it may be associated with IgE-mediated skin reactions, allergic rhinitis and/or asthma.Aetiology Idiopathic in children; in adults, hypersensitivity to chemicals (e.g., detergents or soaps), metals (e.g., nickel) or plants (e.g., poison ivy, poison oak). Clinical findings In infancy, atopic dermatitis tends to be weeping, papulovesicular (which rupture and ooze) and intensely pruritic inflammation of cheeks and inguinal region; in later childhood, it is more lichenified and is more prevalent over antecubital, popliteal and collar regions. Exacerbating factors Anxiety, stress, depression. Lab Eosinophilia. Management • Control pruritus (antihistamines, prevent scratching); • Identify/avoid allergens (e.g., milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, legumes, fish); • Anti-inflammatories (especially corticosteroids); • Keratolytics to manage lichenification; • Topical immunosuppressants (e.g., topical tacrolimus/FK-506 ointment). al·ler·gic ec·ze·ma(ă-lĕr'jik eg'zĕ-mă)allergic eczema
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