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==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
Because Eczema is a set of clinical characteristics and not a single disease, there are many different symptoms. All of them involve [[inflammation]] of the skin. The symptoms for the more common ones are:
*[[Chronicity]] and [[age]] are factors that determine the presentation of [[eczematous lesions]].
 
*[[Chronicity]]
===[[Atopic eczema|Atopic Eczema]]===
**[[Acute]] [[lesions]] typically manifest as [[erythematous]] [[papules]] and [[vesicles]].
* Most common form, thought to be genetic and linked to [[asthma]]
**[[Chronic]] [[lesions]] present with [[lichenification]] and [[hyperpigmentation]].
* Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.
*[[Age]]
 
**[[Infants]] and [[children]] - [[lesions]] are found on the [[neck]], [[head]], and [[extensor]] surfaces.
===[[Contact dermatitis|Contact Dermatitis]]===
**[[Adolescents]] and [[adults]] - [[lesions]] are distributed mainly on [[flexural]] areas. <ref name="pmid30475283">{{cite journal| author=Maliyar K, Sibbald C, Pope E, Gary Sibbald R| title=Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review. | journal=Adv Skin Wound Care | year= 2018 | volume= 31 | issue= 12 | pages= 538-550 | pmid=30475283 | doi=10.1097/01.ASW.0000547414.38888.8d | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=30475283  }} </ref>
* Allergic: delayed rash caused by an [[allergen]] (poison ivy, nickel, etc.)
* Irritant: direct reaction caused by an [[irritant]] (ex. types of detergent)
 
===[[Xerotic eczema|Xerotic Eczema]]===
* Extremely cracked and dry skin that develops into a rash. More common in older population.
 
===[[Seborrhoeic dermatitis|Seborrhoeic Dermatitis]]===
* Closely related to [[dandruff]]. Dry or greasy peeling of scalp, eyebrows, face, and sometimes trunk.
 
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Overview

A number of things should be ascertained when diagnosing eczema. A thorough history taking must be done to elicit family history, dietary habits, lifestyle habits, and allergies. If the patient is positive for any of these, this disease can be detected through its clinical manifestations.

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Given the many possible reasons for eczema flare-ups, a doctor is likely to ascertain a number of other things before making a diagnosis:

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  1. Maliyar K, Sibbald C, Pope E, Gary Sibbald R (2018). "Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review". Adv Skin Wound Care. 31 (12): 538–550. doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000547414.38888.8d. PMID 30475283.