Eczema is a general term for a group of skin conditions marked by inflammation, typically causing itchiness, redness, and a rash, with small blisters possible in short-lived cases and thickened skin possible in long-term cases. The affected area of skin can range from a small patch to widespread involvement of the body. Atopic dermatitis is the most common specific type to which the term eczema is applied, though eczema is used more broadly to describe several related inflammatory skin conditions.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
Treated By
Topical corticosteroid therapy is standard first-line treatment for eczema flares.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Eczema (Wikipedia)
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Dermatitis is also called eczema...The exact cause of the condition is often unclear. Cases may involve a combination of allergy and poor venous return.
Wikidata: Eczema
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