180 Dermatology
neds enioy
21
ECZEMA
Definition 00:00:40
Reaction pattern of the skin secondary to the endogenous
(internal) or exogenous (external) stimuli,
Morphological classification +
| Reute.
a, Subacute.
3, Chronic.
Aeute eczema?
Characterized by call signs of
acute inflammation of the skin +
+ erythema.
* Edema.
* vesicles.
. Oo2zing,
. Crusting,
Histopathology *
Spongiosis : intraepidermal
intercellular edema.
Subacute eczema ?
Characterised by
+ erythema
+ Scaling
Chronic eczema +
tt happens as a response to chronic
itching,
Lichenification (as 0 result of continuous
itching) +
*+ Hyperpigmentation.
* Thiel skin.
+ exaggerated skin markings.
Dermatology « v4.0 * Marrow 6.5 * 202324 Eczema 181
Btiologie Classification
etiologic classification
Exogenous Endogenous
Contact dermatitis Photodermatitis
Phytodermatitis
Phytodermatitis +
Photodermatitis
Contact dermatitis 0
InSlammation of the skin secondary to contact between skin
§ substance.
Two types +
Lirritant contact dermatitis.
. Aliergic contact dermatitis (CD).
leritant CD Allergic Cb
Predisposition |APects all who /A*ects genetically
are exposed _| predisposed
Mechanism | Non immunologic | Immunologic (type Iv
Girect tissue hypersensitivity reaction)
domage)
Distribution | Restricted to the | Tends to disseminate,
site of contact | beyond the site of contact
symptoms [more burning | more itching
examples of irritant CD #
Detergents Acids/alkalis
4 i
a’ £
2
a
Dermatology « v4.0 * Marrow 6.5 + 2023182 Dermatology
neds enioy
21
Diaper dermatitis :
Involves convex areas
sparing the folds,
examples of Allergic CD:
Hair dye + PPD (para. phenylene diamine).
metal : Nickel (most common).
Topical antibiotic : Neomycin.
Cement : Potassium dichromate.
Bindi : PTEP (para tertiary butyl pheno).
Pokch test : Diagnosis of allergic CD.
Type of hypersensitivity
reaction: Type 4,
method : Allergens are applied over
the patient’s back § wait for type 4/ delayed hypersensitivity,
reaction.
Read at : 48 hours/a days.
Gest read at : 9% hours/4 days.
Airborne contact dermatitis 00:12:38
Disease : Type of contact dermatitis caused by release of
substance into air which settles onto the exposed parts of
the skin.
Plant : Parthenium hysterophorus (congress
grass/communist plant).
Allergen : Sesquiterpene lactone (SQL).
Site : Neck, upper eyelids, face, V areas of
chest.
Diagnosis : Photo patch test (patch test + uv
radiation).
Disease: Phytophotodermatitis.
The plant chemicals on exposure to sunlight couses dermatitis.
Dermatology « v4.0 * Marrow 6.5 * 2023