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Dermatology

Eczema

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Eczema, follow-up

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Eczema is a long-term condition that flares and settles; daily moisturizing and treating flares early keep it under control, and topical steroids used as directed are safe and do not bleach the skin. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on short lukewarm baths, a thick fragrance-free moisturizer right after bathing, and avoiding fragrances and wool. Return precautions given including oozing or crusting, clusters of blisters or punched-out sores, fever with a flare, worsening itch, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

What the sources cover

  • Month and status
  • Skin improved; control: controlled, clear, frequent flares, not controlled
  • Continue emollient care; adherence; steroid fear; overuse
  • Itch and sleep
  • Infection, herpeticum
  • Medication plan: no change/continue, escalate, switch, stop (step down)
  • Proactive twice-weekly treatment
  • Tacrolimus, wet wraps, bleach baths, action plan, zyrtec, sleep tips
  • Dermatology, specialist recommendations, Dupilumab, allergy

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oozing or crustingclusters of blisters or punched-out soresfever with a flareworsening itch

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Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on short, lukewarm baths daily or every other day with a gentle fragrance-free cleanser, then a thick fragrance-free cream or ointment over the whole body right after bathing and at least once a day. Apply the medication to red, itchy patches first and moisturizer around it rather than mixing them. Avoid fragrances, dyes, and harsh soaps. Topical medicines used as directed are safe, and lighter spots come from the eczema, not the medicine. Return precautions given including oozing or crusting, clusters of painful blisters or punched-out sores, fever, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

What the sources cover

  • Severity mild or moderate or severe
  • Impetiginized eczema
  • Eczema herpeticum (urgent antivirals)
  • Molluscum flaring eczema
  • Eczema coxsackium
  • Start or continue topical steroid to active patches
  • Topical calcineurin inhibitor for face/eyelids (≥ 2 y)
  • Potency/vehicle by site; lower potency for face and folds
  • Topical names: Hydrocortisone 2.5%, Desonide 0.05%, Triamcinolone 0.1%, Mometasone 0.1%, Tacrolimus, Elidel, Eucrisa
  • Proactive twice-weekly treatment to recurrent areas
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  • Wet wraps
  • Dilute bleach baths
  • Written eczema action plan
  • Mupirocin or oral anti-staph antibiotic for impetiginization
  • Non-sedating antihistamine for itch with allergies
  • Food allergy testing only with immediate reactions; no elimination diets
  • Early peanut introduction
  • Bathing, moisturizer, fragrance-free, apply medicine first, steroid safety, return precautions
  • Patch testing
  • Dermatology referral when topical + proactive fails
  • Allergy referral

Used to decide, kept out of the note

  • Clinical diagnosis; no labs
  • Sedating antihistamines