Eczema

Question 1

What is Eczema

Answer 1

• sore and inflamed rash
• very dry and flaky skin
• irritated and itchy skin

Question 2

Where is eczema usually found

Answer 2

• face
• hands
• limb fixtures (behind knees and elbows)

Question 3

What is the overall umbrella term that encompasses eczema

Answer 3

Dermatitis

Question 4

What type of dermatitis is eczema

Answer 4

Atopic Dermatitis
(genetic tendency to be hyper allergic)

Question 5

What is Contact dermatitis

Answer 5

response/allergy to external factors

Question 6

What are the 2 types of Contact dermatitis

Answer 6

Irritant

Allergic

Question 7

What is irritant contact dermatitis

Answer 7

substance directly damages outer layer of skin

Question 8

what is allergic contact dermatitis

Answer 8

substance causes immune response

Question 9

Dermatitis referal

Answer 9

• infected skin
• severe rash (widespread)
• broken skin
• face
• anogenital areas
• OTC failure >7 days
• symptoms for more than 2 weeks

Question 10

OTC treatment: Emollients

Answer 10

hydrates and soothes

• Dermol 500 Lotion
• Aveeno, Centreban cream
• Epaderm ointment
• soap substitutes (aqueous cream)
• bath additives (oilatum bath oil)

Question 11

OTC treatment: Steroids

Answer 11

reduces inflammation

• hydrocortisone (10+)
• clobetasone (12+)

apply thinly once or twice daily

Question 12

Licensing for OTC steroid topical

Answer 12

• max 15g pack size
• max 7 day usage
• not for broken/ infected skin
• not for face or genitals
• not for pregnancy

Question 13

Topical steroids contraindications

Answer 13

• acne
• rosacea
• skin infections

Question 14

OTC treatment: Itch relief

Answer 14

• Calamine / Crotamiton (Eurax)

Question 15

Dermatitis Advice

Answer 15

• do not apply a lot of steroids as can thin skin
• apply emollient first, 30 mins to apply steroid
• use soap substitutes