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ATOPIC DERMATITIS - a #dermatology #tweetorial/#medthread!
For all the #tweetiatricians, #primarycare, #medtwitter, & #dermtwitter! #MedEd #FOAMEd pc:@dermnetnz
1st, a question:
How do you think of the term atopic dermatitis (AD) in relation to the term eczema?
ATOPIC DERMATITIS - a #dermatology #tweetorial/#medthread!
For all the #tweetiatricians, #primarycare, #medtwitter, & #dermtwitter! #MedEd #FOAMEd pc:@dermnetnz
1st, a question:
How do you think of the term atopic dermatitis (AD) in relation to the term eczema?
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If you're a purist, "eczema" is a description. When a #dermatologist says something looks eczematous, it doesn't mean it's AD. It means it has a certain appearance.
So the right answer for purists is "AD can cause eczema."
That said, we so often just use eczema to mean AD🤷🏻♂️
If you're a purist, "eczema" is a description. When a #dermatologist says something looks eczematous, it doesn't mean it's AD. It means it has a certain appearance.
So the right answer for purists is "AD can cause eczema."
That said, we so often just use eczema to mean AD🤷🏻♂️
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As annoying as that might be, it's an important distinction. If you see an eczematous rash, you need to consider possible causes:
- Atopy
- Allergy/irritant contact
- Medications
- Venous stasis
- Dry skin
For more on contact dermatitis, check out @patchtestYu!
As annoying as that might be, it's an important distinction. If you see an eczematous rash, you need to consider possible causes:
- Atopy
- Allergy/irritant contact
- Medications
- Venous stasis
- Dry skin
For more on contact dermatitis, check out @patchtestYu!
