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Acrodermatitis enteropathica

A rash from zinc deficiency presenting with a characteristic periorificial (mouth, anus) and acral (hands, feet) distribution of eczematous and vesiculobullous lesions.

Allergic contact dermatitis

An eczematous reaction in a specific pattern or shape that corresponds to the area of contact with an external allergen.

Asteatotic eczema

Eczema due to dry skin, especially in the elderly, characterized by a "crazy-paving" or cracked porcelain appearance, primarily on the shins.

Atopic dermatitis

The classic form of eczema, characterized by pruritus and a distribution that varies with age: facial and extensor in infants, flexural in children and adults.

Autosensitization reaction

A generalized, itchy, eczematous "id reaction" that occurs in response to a primary inflammatory focus, such as a fungal infection or stasis dermatitis, elsewhere on the body.

Chronic actinic dermatitis

A severe, persistent, eczematous photosensitivity reaction on sun-exposed skin, often leading to marked lichenification.

Congenital immunodeficiency

Various primary immunodeficiencies (e.g., Wiskott-Aldrich, Omenn syndrome) can present with severe, widespread, intractable eczematous rashes from birth.

Discoid eczema

Presents as intensely itchy, well-demarcated, coin-shaped, weeping or scaly plaques, typically on the extremities.

Dyshidrotic eczema

A specific type of eczema on the hands and feet characterized by an eruption of small, deep-seated, "tapioca-like" vesicles.

Graft versus host disease

The acute cutaneous form can present as a morbilliform eruption that can become confluent and eczematous, occurring after a stem cell transplant.

Hartnup disease

A rare metabolic disorder that can cause a pellagra-like, photosensitive, eczematous rash along with neurological symptoms.

Impetigo

A bacterial infection that can mimic eczema but is distinguished by its characteristic honey-colored, crusted erosions.

Infantile seborrhoiec dermatitis

Presents in infants as erythematous patches with greasy scale, most characteristically on the scalp ("cradle cap") and in the diaper area.

Job syndrome

Hyper-IgE syndrome is an immunodeficiency characterized by recurrent "cold" abscesses, severe eczema, and characteristic facial features.

Langerhan's cell histiocytosis

A rare neoplastic disorder that can present as a scaly, seborrheic dermatitis-like eruption in the scalp and intertriginous areas, often with petechiae.

Leiner's disease

A historical term for a severe, exfoliative erythroderma in infants with seborrheic features, diarrhea, and failure to thrive, linked to complement deficiency.

Lichen simplex chronicus

A localized plaque of thickened, leathery (lichenified) skin with exaggerated skin lines, resulting from chronic scratching of an initially eczematous area.

Netherton's syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosis, a specific hair shaft defect (trichorrhexis invaginata), and severe atopic dermatitis.

Phenylketonuria

An untreated metabolic disorder that can lead to fair skin and hair, and a generalized, dry, eczematous rash.

Photoallergic drug reaction

An eczematous eruption that is strictly limited to sun-exposed areas of skin, caused by a drug that becomes an allergen after UV exposure.

Scabies

A parasitic infestation causing an intensely pruritic, eczematous eruption with characteristic burrows, papules, and nodules, especially in the web spaces, wrists, and genitalia.

Seborrhoiec dermatitis

A common eczema characterized by greasy, yellowish scale on an erythematous base, with a predilection for the scalp, face (eyebrows, nasolabial folds), and chest.

Secondary syphilis

The "great imitator," which can present as scaly papules and plaques that may look eczematous, but often involves the palms and soles.

Sezary syndrome

A leukemic form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma presenting as a generalized, intensely pruritic erythroderma that may have an eczematous appearance.

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

A toxin-mediated disease in children causing diffuse, tender erythema followed by widespread superficial blistering and desquamation, which can be mistaken for severe eczema initially.

Stasis dermatitis

An eczematous rash on the lower legs caused by chronic venous insufficiency, often with associated edema, hyperpigmentation, and risk of ulceration.

Tinea corporis

A fungal "ringworm" infection that can be eczematous but is distinguished by its annular shape with a raised, scaly, advancing border.

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

An X-linked immunodeficiency with a classic triad of thrombocytopenia, immunodeficiency, and a severe, difficult-to-treat eczematous rash.

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