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Eczema

A dermatitis characterized by a spongiotic tissue reaction pattern occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents.

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Eczema, Dyshidrotic

A recurrent eczematous reaction characterized by the development of vesicular eruptions on the palms and soles, particularly along the sides and between the digits. It is accompanied by pruritus, a burning sensation, and hyperhidrosis. The disease is self-limiting, lasting only a few weeks. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Year introduced: 1993

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Dermatitis, Atopic

A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.

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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

A rare, X-linked immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by ECZEMA; LYMPHOPENIA; and, recurrent pyogenic infection. It is seen exclusively in young boys. Typically, IMMUNOGLOBULIN M levels are low and IMMUNOGLOBULIN A and IMMUNOGLOBULIN E levels are elevated. Lymphoreticular malignancies are common.

Year introduced: 1985

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption

A disseminated vesicular-pustular eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus (HERPESVIRUS HOMINIS), the VACCINIA VIRUS, or Varicella zoster (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It is usually superimposed on a preexisting, inactive or active, atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC).

Year introduced: 1998

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Dermatitis, Contact

A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.

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Growth Retardation, Small and Puffy Hands and Feet, and Eczema [Supplementary Concept]

Pre- and postnatal growth deficiency, hypotonia, psychomotor retardation with notably impaired speech development, small and puffy hands and feet, small and widely spaced teeth, eczematous skin, and partial agenesis of the corpus callosum.

Date introduced: November 5, 2012

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Dubowitz syndrome [Supplementary Concept]

A hereditary autosomal recessive disorder characterized by intrauterine growth retardation, short stature, microcephaly, mild intellectual disability with behavior problems, eczema, and unusual and distinctive facies. OMIM: 223370

Date introduced: August 25, 2010

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WAS protein, human [Supplementary Concept]

RefSeq NM_000377

Date introduced: July 29, 2005

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