An Eczema Case Study: Treating Dermatitis

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Indexed  October 11, 2011

Main complaint: A 25 years old male complains of eczema, which comes and goes particularly during stressful periods. The skin itches and patient has experienced eczema for 10 years. History of present illness: Patient experiences itching in the elbow crease and behind the knees. The eczema is often symmetrical and occurs in both areas during stressful times in his life. They are itchy, without differentiation, the itching seems uncontrolled and can often affects the patient’s sleep, because of this, he feels very tired. He tends to feel hot and is irritable. The eczema tends not to ooze, have pus or scare after being he scratches. Patient also complains that he gets colds often and has an aversion to the wind. Within the last week, the patient has had very loose and sticky ...   See the complete post here