The Generalized Rash: Part I. Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
网页2010年3月15日 · Some generalized rashes have distinctive features that allow immediate recognition, such as psoriasis (silvery white scale on the knees and elbows), pityriasis rosea (herald patch), and atopic...
Pruritus: Diagnosis and Management | AAFP
网页Pruritus is the sensation of itching; it can be caused by dermatologic and systemic conditions. An exposure history may reveal symptom triggers. A thorough skin examination, including...
The differential diagnosis of itchy skin - DermNet
网页Itch is defined by a desire to scratch. An acute or chronic itchy rash is most often due to dermatitis/eczema. Dermatitis can be primary, or secondary to scratching. Stages include: Acute dermatitis: red, oozy, swollen skin. Subacute dermatitis: red, dry skin.
The Generalized Rash: Part II. Diagnostic Approach | AAFP
网页2010年3月15日 · Part I of this two-part article lists the common, uncommon, and rare causes of generalized rashes. In part II, the clinical features that help distinguish these rashes are described.
Pruritic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Verywell …
网页2022年9月7日 · Pruritic dermatitis is itchy skin that does not go away. You may have scaly or dry skin, bumps, or rashes along with the itching. There are many causes of …
Pruritus: Etiology and patient evaluation - UpToDate
网页2024年8月9日 · Pruritus (itch) is a common symptom, rather than a specific disease entity, that occurs in a diverse range of skin diseases (table 1). Pruritus may also appear as a prominent feature of extracutaneous disorders, such as systemic, neurologic, and psychiatric diseases (table 2).
Approach to the clinical dermatologic diagnosis - UpToDate
网页2023年5月8日 · The initial approach to the patient presenting with a skin problem requires a detailed history of the current skin complaint and a complete skin examination (figure 1A-B) [1]. In many cases, the patient's general medical …
Dermatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页Dermatitis is a common condition that causes swelling and irritation of the skin. It has many causes and forms and often involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake. Three common types of this condition are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Types of dermatitis - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年12月19日 · Dermatitis also is called eczema. Symptoms include itchiness, scaly skin, a swollen rash, oozing blisters and dandruff-like scaling. The condition is not …
Description of Skin Lesions - The Merck Manuals
网页Rash is a general term for a temporary skin eruption. (See also Evaluation of the Dermatologic Patient and Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders.) Cross-Section of the Skin and Skin Structures. Lesion Type (Primary Morphology) Macules are flat, nonpalpable lesions usually < 10 mm in diameter.