Introduction: Demographics: Causes: Immune System Theory What is Atopy? Disease Manifestation and Triggers Inherited Barrier Defect Consequences of Filaggrin Loss Immune System Imbalance Th2 Cytokines Effects Microbiome Role Factors Contributing to Dry Skin Irritants Infection Role Allergens and Eczema Stress Impact Climate Influence Investigations for Atopic Dermatitis Diagnostic Criteria for…

Appearance Diagnosis Treatment

excessive dry, scaly skin   It is the most common form of the inherited ichthyoses

scattered, well-defined, coin-shaped and coin-sized plaques of eczema. Discoid eczema is also called nummular dermatitis The eruption can be precipitated by: Differentials : annular skin eruptions including  Management

Treatment No treatment is necessary for asymptomatic pityriasis alba.