... Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder that’s characterized by superficial skin inflammation and intense itching. Although this disorder may appear at any age, it typically begins during infancy or early childhood. It may then subside spontaneously,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Inflammation of the skin, dermatitis occurs in several forms: atopic (discussed here), seborrheic, nummular, contact, chronic, localized neurodermatitis, exfoliative, and stasis. (See Types of dermatitis, pages 1258 to 1261.) Atopic dermatitis ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Wilson’s disease, also called hepatolenticular degeneration, is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder characterized by excessive copper retention in the liver, brain, kidneys, and corneas. These deposits eventually lead to tissue necrosis and fibrosis, causing a... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in patients with acute conditions... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... An inflammation of the skin, dermatitis occurs in several forms: atopic (discussed here), seborrheic, nummular, contact, chronic, localized neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus), exfoliative, and stasis. (See Types of dermatitis, pages 260 to 263.) ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in patients with acute... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Molly E. Rideout, MD Wilson Disease - BASICS Wilson Disease - description Wilson disease (WD), also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism affecting the liver and brain. Wilson ... Wilson Disease - DIAGNOSIS ... Wilson Disease - TREATMENT ... Wilson Disease - FOLLOW UP ... Wilson Disease - bibliography ... Wilson Disease - CODES ... Wilson Disease - FAQ
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