Eczema⚡Mnemonic⚡

Causes of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “SKIN”
  • S – Skin barrier defects
  • K – Kinds of allergens (like pollen, dander)
  • I – Immune system overreactivity
  • N – Notable family history of eczema or allergies

Triggers for Eczema

• Mnemonic: “ITCH”
  • I – Irritants (like soaps, detergents)
  • T – Temperature extremes
  • C – Clothing (wool or synthetic fabrics)
  • H – Humidity changes

Risk Factors for Eczema

• Mnemonic: “ATOPY”
  • A – Asthma or allergies
  • T – Triggers environmental
  • O – Occupational factors
  • P – Personal or family history of atopic diseases
  • Y – Young age (common in children)

Warning Signs of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “DRY”
  • D – Dry skin
  • R – Redness
  • Y – Yearning to scratch (itch)

Predisposing Factors of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “ALLERGY”
  • A – Allergen exposure
  • L – Lifestyle (stress and sweating)
  • L – Low humidity
  • E – Excessive bathing
  • R – Reaction to foods (in some cases)
  • G – Genetic predisposition
  • Y – Young children more affected

Signs & Symptoms of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “RASH”
  • R – Red or brownish-gray patches
  • A – Itching, especially at night
  • S – Small, raised bumps
  • H – Haywire skin (dry, cracked)

Characteristic Findings In Eczema

• Mnemonic: “FLARE”
  • F – Flaky skin
  • L – Lesions that may ooze or crust
  • A – Areas of swelling
  • R – Rough, scaly patches
  • E – Erythema (redness)

Clinical Features of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “ITCHY”
  • I – Intense itching
  • T – Thickened skin
  • C – Crusting and oozing lesions
  • H – Hyperpigmentation
  • Y – Young age onset

What Should Be Avoided In Eczema

• Mnemonic: “SCRATCH”
  • S – Soaps and detergents, harsh
  • C – Cold, dry weather
  • R – Rough clothing
  • A – Allergens like pollen, pet dander
  • T – Tobacco smoke
  • C – Certain foods (if allergic)
  • H – Hot baths or showers

Drugs Used To Treat Eczema

• Mnemonic: “CREAM”
  • C – Corticosteroids (topical)
  • R – Retinoids (for severe cases)
  • E – Emollients (moisturizers)
  • A – Antihistamines (for itching)
  • M – Medications immune-modulating (like calcineurin inhibitors)

Drugs To Avoid In Eczema

• Mnemonic: “IRRITATE”
  • I – Immunosuppressants (without medical guidance)
  • R – Rough topical treatments
  • R – Retinoids (if not prescribed)
  • I – Intensive use of steroids (long-term)
  • T – Topical irritants (like certain soaps)
  • A – Alcohol-based products
  • T – Tetracycline (may worsen condition)
  • E – Excessive antihistamines (causing skin dryness)

Radiological Features of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “NONE”
  • N – No specific radiological features
  • O – Often normal radiological appearance
  • N – Non-applicable in typical diagnosis
  • E – Exceptions in complicated cases (secondary infections)

Diagnostic Tests for Eczema

• Mnemonic: “PATCH”
  • P – Patch testing (for allergens)
  • A – Allergy skin tests
  • T – Total IgE level
  • C – Clinical examination
  • H – History and symptoms evaluation

Laboratory Findings In Eczema

• Mnemonic: “BLOOD”
  • B – Blood tests for immune markers
  • L – Leukocyte count (if infection suspected)
  • O – Oftentimes normal lab values
  • O – Occasionally elevated IgE
  • D – Differential blood count

Complications of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “SORE”
  • S – Skin infections
  • O – Oozing and crusting
  • R – Reduced quality of life
  • E – Exacerbation of symptoms

Differential Diagnosis of Eczema

• Mnemonic: “SKIN”
  • S – Scabies
  • K – Keratosis pilaris
  • I – Ichthyosis
  • N – Neurodermatitis