| What treatments might be required for severe eczema at the tertiary level? | phototherapy or systemic treatment (Short course of oral corticosteroids, cyclosporine, azathioprine etc.) | 3–5 days/week) Tertiary Level • Severe disease in addition to above may require phototherapy or systemic treatment (Short course of oral corticosteroids, cyclosporine, azathioprine etc.) | 80 | list | 0.820 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | 3–5 days/week) Tertiary Level • Severe disease in addition to above may require phototherapy or systemic treatment (Short course of oral corticosteroids, cyclosporine, azathioprine etc.) | 1 | page=1,block=21 | 0.700 | valid |
| Where should mild topical corticosteroids be applied in eczema treatment? | Over face/ flexures genitals | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 591 | list | 0.740 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 1 | page=1,block=21 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the features of chronic eczema lesions? | Lesions may have scaling or lichenification | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 143 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. |
| What is a key feature of subacute eczema? | Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 89 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. |
| What is recommended to avoid in the management of eczema? | Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 208 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. |
| When should moisturizers be applied for eczema management? | immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 391 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. |
| What are the characteristics of acute eczema? | Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 28 | factual | 0.530 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. |
| What is an example of an antihistamine used to control pruritus in eczema? | levocetirizine | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over face/ flexures genitals. | 512 | factual | 0.490 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967367_eczema.pdf | MAJOR FORMS OF ECZEMA ACUTE Red, edematous plaques with small, grouped vesicles SUBACUTE Erythematous plaques with scaling or crusting CHRONIC Lesions may have scaling or lichenification GENERAL PRINCIPLES • Avoidance of allergens and irritant materials • Daily bath with mild soap, keep nails short, avoid scratching • Moisturizer are cornerstone in the management of eczema; to be applied immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp and apply multiple times during the day • Antihistamines for (eg. levocetirizine) for control of pruritus • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) mild – Over |