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Eczema

Symptoms . Eczema. Causes. Blisters with oozing and crusting Dry, leathery skin areas Ear discharge or bleeding Intense itching Rash Skin coloring changes Skin redness or inflammation around the blisters.

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Eczema

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  1. Symptoms Eczema Causes Blisters with oozing and crusting Dry, leathery skin areas Ear discharge or bleeding Intense itching Rash Skin coloring changes Skin redness or inflammation around the blisters • Eczema is due to a reaction in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. • The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. • Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and have a leather-like texture

  2. Treatment • When washing or bathing, keep water contact as brief as possible and use less soap than usual. • Soothing moisturizers, mild soaps, wet dressings, ointments or creams, lotions, etc. • Medicines called topical immunomodulators (TIMs) may be prescribed in some cases Can make it worse.. • Dry skin • Exposure to environmental irritants • Exposure to water • Stress • Temperature changes

  3. Nevus/Mole CongenitalNevus • Melanocytic nevi present at birth. • They are probably best recognized as the large bathing suit nevi that may cover large portions of the body. • Neurocutaneousmelanosis is the presence of neurologic symptoms and an increased number of melanocytes within the central nervous system associated with large cutaneous nevi or multiple smaller nevi. Blue Nevus (common mole) It is composed of melanocytes. This nevus gets its name from the distinct clinical appearance because of the pigmented cells within the dermis. It is usually more of a cosmetic problem.

  4. Dysplastic Nevus • This term to describe a clinically distinct nevus first described in a familial setting of patients with an increased risk of melanoma. • A.K.A : • Atypical nevus • Clark's nevus • B-K mole

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