Asteatotic Eczema Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Rashes caused by extremely dry, unmoisturized skin. This is common in dry weather, like winter, and in older people because the number of oil pores decreases with age.
Skin abnormality
Scaly skin that flakes off
Skin Itching
Dry skin
Skin is broken from scratching
Thick, leathery skin
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose asteatotic eczema
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have dry skin?
Did you scratch your skin?
Treatment aims to keep the skin moist, for example, using regular moisturizers at least three times a day, and best right after bathing. Steroid creams and anti-itch medicines can also help with the rash.
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References
Specht S, Persaud Y. Asteatotic Eczema. 2022 May 1. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 31747214.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549807/
Koks N, Assen YJ, Libourel EJ, Eskes SA. Asteatotisch eczeem als paraneoplastisch verschijnsel [Asteatotic eczema as paraneoplastic syndrome]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2016;160:D391. Dutch. PMID: 27531249.
https://www.ntvg.nl/artikelen/asteatotisch-eczeem-als-paraneoplastisch-verschijnsel
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