JSON

Eczema

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0000964

Eczema is a form of dermatitis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions and can be related to a number of underlying conditions. Manifestations of eczema can include dryness and recurring skin rashes with redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:281104002
  • SNOMEDCT_US:43116000
  • MSH:D004485
  • UMLS:C0013595
comment

Eczema has several forms including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis.

definition

Eczema is a form of dermatitis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions and can be related to a number of underlying conditions. Manifestations of eczema can include dryness and recurring skin rashes with redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

has alternative id

HP:0001481

id

HP:0000964

Term relations