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Article: Atopic dermatitis.(case report)
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- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- December 1, 2006
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History: A 45-year-old male presented to the clinic with a 2-week history of extensive, dry, scaly, pink eczematous plaques on the legs, thighs, forearms, arms, and dorsal aspects of the hands (see Figures 1-5). He has had previous attacks of eczema since the age of 18, and his brother has a history of eczema. The diagnosis was atopic dermatitis, aggravated by workplace exposure as a mechanic, to irritants such as varsol, coolants, and solvents.
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Description: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that affects the skin, leading to intense pruritus, lichenification, and other skin features such as papules and ichthyosis. Scratching ...