The red face: Atopic dermatitis

Mirensky, Yelena Michaele

doi:10.1016/0738-081x(93)90059-l

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“…The reddened face of seborrhoeic dermatitis may also involve secondary conjunctivitis, but the estimated occurrence of this dermatosis in the general population is only 1-3% [20]. Atopic dermatitis can be another cause of a red face, thought to affect 20% of the population, and the hands are commonly involved [21]. The face is also a common site for contact or photocontact dermatitis to manifest itself.…”

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Clustered outbreak of skin and eye complaints among catering staff

Oliver¹,

Moseley²,

Ferguson³

et al. 2005

Occupational Medicine

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In August 2002, kitchen staff at a hotel in Central Scotland experienced skin and eye problems believed to be related to their working environment. Of a total of 20 staff, eight cooks reported problems with a painful red skin affecting the face, eyelids, side and front of neck as well as burning, gritty eyes. Five of the affected individuals were clinically assessed in April 2003. The overall clinical impression was of conjunctivitis and sunburn-like erythema. Examination of the data sheets of all cleaning agents and sprays used within the kitchen pointed against an environmental phototoxin. The kitchen area was inspected and two electric fly killers positioned on the ceiling and sidewalls were found to be incorrectly fitted with UVC tubes. The output of these tubes was spectroradiometrically assessed. The recommended unprotected skin and eye exposure limit was reached in 14 s at a distance of 30 cm from the tubes. An exposure of about 60 s would be sufficient to induce minimal erythema in someone of skin type I/II. These results demonstrate the importance of exposure to ultraviolet radiation as a possible cause of facial erythema and conjunctivitis, no matter how unlikely this may seem. It is recommended that there should be increased awareness of the need to fit the correct type of lamps to electric fly killers and other devices that incorporate UV lamps.

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Clustered outbreak of skin and eye complaints among catering staff

Oliver¹,

Moseley²,

Ferguson³

et al. 2005

Occupational Medicine

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“…), especially in girls . During the adolescent or adult stage, facial symptoms are usually aggravated and patients can sometimes display what is called ‘atopic red face’ …”

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Clinical pearls from atopic dermatitis and its infectious complications

Kim

2014

Br J Dermatol

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Summary Atopic dermatitis (AD) is clinically very heterogeneous and these differences can cause confusion. Differential diagnosis is also complicated by co‐infections, particularly in infancy and early childhood. This paper describes the stages and differential diagnosis during the various stages of childhood. The authors also provide advice on how to distinguish between AD and other disorders together with guidance on tackling common issues with treatment such as steroid phobia.

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“…Facial redness in dermatology has a broad spectrum of etiologies, including steroid dermatitis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, and AD. 4,5 Because facial skin is thinner than skin in other areas, the repeated use of topical steroids on the face makes skin more susceptible to steroid-induced side effects such as atrophy, telangiectasia, perioral dermatitis, and rosacea. 6,7 Although topical tacrolimus or pimecrolimus have been reported to effectively control eczema and pruritus in patients with facial AD who are dependent on topical steroids, 8 its effect on the underlying distended vasculature is minimal.…”

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