10 Questions
How can dermatitis appear on darker skin tones?
Gray, purple, or a shade darker than the normal skin tone
What is one of the common triggers that can cause dermatitis to flare up?
Hormonal changes
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with dermatitis?
Fever
What does dermatitis cause in terms of skin appearance?
Skin discoloration
What term refers to what causes dermatitis to have a reaction on the skin?
Trigger
What are some critical components of atopic dermatitis (AD) according to the text?
Skin barrier dysfunction, type 2 cytokines, and interleukin 17
What is highlighted as a potential initial step in the development of the atopic march and atopic dermatitis?
Impaired skin barrier
Which of the following contributes to skin barrier dysfunction and the development of atopic dermatitis?
Interleukin 17 and interleukin 22
What is one of the newer therapeutic strategies mentioned in the text for managing atopic dermatitis?
Targeting polarized immune pathways
What can repeated scratching that breaks the skin potentially lead to in individuals with atopic dermatitis?
Risk of life-threatening skin infections from bacteria or fungi
Test your knowledge about dermatitis, a general term for skin inflammation. Learn about the causes, types like eczema, and triggers for flare-ups in this quiz.
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