| 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) |
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| 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) |
| eczema pustulosum | A later stage of vesicular eczema, in which the vesicles have become secondarily infected; the lesions become covered with purulent crusts. Synonym: impetigo eczematodes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema rubrum | A stage of vesicular eczema, presenting red, excoriated, weeping areas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema squamosum | A form of dry, scaly eczema. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema tyloticum | Hyperkeratotic hand and foot eczema. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema vaccinatum | kaposi's varicelliform eruption |
| eczema verrucosum | Eczema with hyperkeratosis; chronic lichenified eczema. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eczema vesiculosum | Dermatitis marked by an eruption of vesicles upon erythematous patches that rupture and exude serum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tropical eczema | <dermatology> Eczema occurring in plaques on extensors of the extremities; of common occurrence and unknown aetiology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facial eczema | A photosensitivity disease of sheep in New Zealand associated with ingestion of plants during periods when autumn rains produce lush growth following seasons of dryness and close grazing; the predisposing cause is hepatic disease, which results from toxins of the fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which grows on the plants. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flexural eczema | Eczema of skin at the flexures of elbow, knees, wrists, etc., associated with atopy persisting through childhood. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichenoid eczema | Thickening of skin with accentuated skin lines in eczema. Synonym: chronic eczema, eczema hypertrophicum. (05 Mar 2000) |