Atopic dermatitis — key feature?
Chronic, itchy, dry, flexural skin.
Eczema types — examples?
Atopic, contact, seborrheic, stasis, nummular.
Pruritus causes — common?
Xerosis, skin diseases, systemic illnesses.
Pruritus — definition?
Unpleasant sensation provoking scratching.
Xerosis — main cause of?
Most common cause of pruritus.
Primary skin diseases — example?
Eczema, psoriasis, scabies.
Systemic causes — manifest with?
Generalized pruritus without primary lesion.
Eczema — characteristic feature?
Itchy, red, inflamed skin.
Contact dermatitis — trigger?
Allergens or irritants contact.
Atopic dermatitis — common in?
Children and atopic individuals.
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