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Which term describes the characteristic clinical appearance of inflamed, dry, occasionally scaly and vesicular skin rashes associated with divergent underlying causes?
Which term describes the characteristic clinical appearance of inflamed, dry, occasionally scaly and vesicular skin rashes associated with divergent underlying causes?
- Eczema (correct)
- Blisters
- Dermatitis
- Inflammation
What is the meaning of the word 'eczema' derived from?
What is the meaning of the word 'eczema' derived from?
- French for 'skin rash'
- Greek for 'to boil over' (correct)
- English for 'itchy skin'
- Latin for 'inflammation'
What does the term 'dermatitis' imply?
What does the term 'dermatitis' imply?
- Skin infection
- Skin rash with blisters
- Inflammation of the skin (correct)
- Dry skin condition
How are acute eruptions of eczema characterized?
How are acute eruptions of eczema characterized?
What may exacerbate acute eczema?
What may exacerbate acute eczema?