Asteatotic eczema

Definition

Asteatotic eczema develops from asteatosis cutis. In the latter cracking and crazing of the epidermal stratum corneum produces a flaky skin with a reticulate erythema beneath the scales. It occurs particularly on the lower legs. It is more common in the elderly and is provoked by a combination of defatting and desiccation of the epidermis. If inflammation progresses then it may become more pruritic and eczematous, asteatotic eczema.

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Nearby in Dermatitis or eczema

• EA80Atopic eczema
• EA81Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions
• EA82Nummular dermatitis
• EA83Lichen simplex or lichenification
• EA85Dermatitis or eczema of hands or feet
• EA86Dermatitis or eczema of lower legs
• EA87Dermatitis or eczema of anogenital region
• EA88Miscellaneous specified eczematous dermatoses