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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?
Eczema
What is the meaning of the word 'eczema' derived from?
Greek for 'to boil over'
What does the term 'dermatitis' imply?
Inflammation of the skin
How are acute eruptions of eczema characterized?
Erythema, vesicular/bullous lesions, and exudates
What may exacerbate acute eczema?
Secondary bacterial infection
Test your knowledge on eczema and dermatitis with this quiz! Learn about the different causes and characteristics of these skin conditions, and enhance your understanding of the microscopic blisters that occur in the epidermis.
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