A positive KOH preparation will reveal hyphae. Nummular eczema is characterized by a very red, scaly, oval plaque found frequently on the extremities. The classic plaque of nummular eczema may ...

Seborrheic Dermatitis affects oil gland-rich areas, causing redness, scaling, and dandruff, with a prevalence of 1-5% in Asia. Nummular Dermatitis, featuring coin-shaped patches, has a prevalence of ...

If the patient has reported a history of steroid use, the first treatment step should be to discontinue the medication's use immediately. However, the patient should be aware that this may result ...

Air pollution is increasingly being linked to a raised risk of eczema, with the latest study showing a clear relationship between exposure and the skin condition. Vehicles and power plants release ...

Eczema on the legs may be treated differently depending on which part of the leg is affected. Lower leg eczema, also called varicose eczema or stasis eczema, affects about 70% of people over 70.

Eczema on dark skin often looks purplish, brown, or ash-gray. The redness that is a typical symptom of eczema on lighter skin is harder to see on people of color. For this reason, eczema may be ...

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