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Accentuation of the skin creases - the hallmark of lichenification in atopic eczema in the antecubital fossa

Atopic dermatitis

Accentuation of the skin creases - the hallmark of lichenification in atopic eczema in the antecubital fossa  


Keywords: African ethnicity, Other Keywords, Accentuated skin creases, Antecubital fossa, Eczema, Flexural arm, Inner elbow, Lichenified purple patch, Skin of colour



What is atopic dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, the most common inflammatory skin disease worldwide, presents as generalised skin dryness, itch, and rash.

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