Characteristic feature of atopic dermatitis is –
Correct Answer: Pruritus
Description: ATOPIC DERMATITIS:-Atopic eczema.Chronically relapsing skin disorder that usually begins at infancy characterised by pruritus,xerosis and eczematisation. Clinical features-Infantile phase:- AD more acute with predominantly involving face,scalp and extensor surfaces of extremities.Typically there are papules,vesicles,excoriations and exudation. Childhood phase:-Lichenification and localisation of rash to the flexural folds of extremities. Adults:-Lichenification and skin prone to itching and inflammation. pruritus is the characteristic feature of atopic dermatitis. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2156
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