| irritant eczema | An inflammatory skin rash that occurs as the result of repeated exposure to a chemical irritant. (for example soaps, cleaners, detergents) (27 Sep 1997) |
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| eczema | <dermatology> A pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents. It is characterised in the acute stage by erythema, oedema associated with a serous exudate between the cells of the epidermis (spongiosis) and an inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis, oosing and vesiculation and crusting and scaling and in the more chronic stages by lichenification or thickening or both, signs of excoriations and hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation or both. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of dermatitis. Synonym: eczematous dermatitis. Origin: Gr. Ekzein = to boil out (18 Nov 1997) |
| eczema craquele | Eczema resulting from accelerated evaporation of moisture (including insensitive sweat) from the cutaneous surface; occurs as dry crackled plaques, usually on the extremities, but not infrequently also on the trunk in any season under circumstances (occupational, environmental) of excessively rapid drying out of the skin. Synonym: eczema craquele. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema diabeticorum | Eczema occurring in diabetes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema, dyshidrotic | A recurrent eczematous reaction characterised by the development of vesicular eruptions on the palms and soles, particularly along the sides and between the digits. It is accompanied by pruritus, a burning sensation, and hyperhidrosis. The disease is self-limiting, lasting only a few weeks. (12 Dec 1998) |
| eczema epilans | Eczema with hair loss. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema erythematosum | A dry form of eczema marked by extensive areas of redness with scaly desquamation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema herpeticum | A febrile condition caused by cutaneous dissemination of herpesvirus type 1, occurring most commonly in children, consisting of a widespread eruption of vesicles rapidly becoming umbilicated pustules; clinically indistinguishable from a generalised vaccinia. The two may be distinguished by electron microscopy or demonstration of inclusion bodies in smears, which are intranuclear in eczema herpeticum and intracytoplasmic in eczema vaccinatum. Synonym: pustulosis vacciniformis acuta. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema hypertrophicum | Thickening of skin with accentuated skin lines in eczema. Synonym: chronic eczema, eczema hypertrophicum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema intertrigo | See: intertrigo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema marginatum | Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the perineum, better known as jock itch. This condition is often treated with clotrimazole or miconazole cream. Good general hygiene is vital in the prevention of tinea cruris. Keep the groin area clean and dry and avoid chafing. Launder athletic supporters frequently. Use an antifungal or drying powder after showering. (27 Sep 1997) |
| eczema-nummular | A form of eczema that is characterised by coin-shaped patches of inflamed skin. The cause is unknown but is related to a hypersensitivity reaction. A family history for allergies or atopic dermatitis is common in affected individuals. (27 Sep 1997) |
| eczema nummulare | <dermatology> A form of eczema that is characterised by coin-shaped patches of inflamed skin. The cause is unknown but is related to a hypersensitivity reaction. A family history for allergies or atopic dermatitis is common in affected individuals. (13 Nov 1997) |
| eczema papulosum | A dermatitis marked by an eruption of discrete or aggregated reddish excoriated papules. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema parasiticum | Eczematous eruption precipitated by parasite infestation. (05 Mar 2000) |