The meaning of ECZEMA is an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened.
MeaningThese findings indicate that physicians should consider antihypertensive treatment as part of the differential diagnoses for older patients presenting with eczematous dermatitis. Abstract ImportanceRates of physician-diagnosed eczema have been increasing among older adults, but little is known r...
The word "eczema" is derived from ancient Greek, meaning "to boil," a reflection of the acute vesicular stage. Though many physicians and lay people use the word "eczema" synonymously with "atopic dermatitis," the word "eczema" in this book is used differently. "Eczema" (or "dermatitis"...
Meaning: These findings indicate that physicians should consider antihypertensive treatment as part of the differential diagnoses for older patients presenting with eczematous dermatitis. Importance: Rates of physician-diagnosed eczema have been increasing among older adults, but little is known regarding the...