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7.7.3 Eczema
It is the superficial inflammatory process primarily involves the epidermis and can occur
in adult also it is known as infertile dermatitis.
1. Causes: What really causes eczema is unknown
2. Risk factors
On allergic sensitivity to food, house dust, mites, pollens, or small inhalants
3. Characteristics
¾ Red, minute papules and vesicles
¾ Persistent itching
¾ Weeping, oozing, crusting and scaling lesion present
¾ Lichenification (thick and hardened skin) lesion
4. Treatment
¾ Avoid the risk factors
¾ Apply lotion and ointment
¾ Teach the patient about the disease (personal hygiene cleanliness of
environment)
¾ Reassure Patient
¾ Arrange follow up
7.8. Wound
Wound is a breaking of skin
1. Classification of wound
1. Abrasion: Caused by rubbing or scraping. They are shallow or superficial
wounds.
2. Incised: Sharp cuts that tend to bleed freely. They are caused by sharp edged
object such as knife, glass etc.
3. Lacerated: are jagged or irregularly wound often associated with much tissue
damage and that can be caused by wire, an explosion and stone. Foreign
material as cloth, wood, and metal pieces are often driven in to the wound and
often not heal quickly and may leave large scar.
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