Chapter 11: Dermatology - Itchy Dermatit...

A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi. 

A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications. 

Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations. 

<p>Ever feel intensely itchy but your skin is clear (without any rash)?</p><p>You could have neuropathic itch—a type of chronic itch caused by nervous system dysfunction, not inflammation. Unlike eczema or hives, this itch appears without a rash. It can be so severe that it leads ... Show More

Finally, an episode that scratches at all those answers you've been craving (in the most satisfying way.) Did an itching epidemic really halt the Revolutionary War? What happens when you scratch an itch and look in the mirror? And can tiny electrocutions really help your itchy sk ... Show More

For kids with eczema the discomfort of dry patches, constant itching and sleepless nights, can be relentless. For their parents, the search for answers is as well. In this episode, we're scratching beneath the surface of one of the most common skin conditions in pediatrics. We'll ... Show More

<p>Sometimes it seems like the world is out to get us: bees in our garden, pollen in the air, nuts in our brownies, any number of other things that could trigger an allergic reaction ranging from itchy eyes and a runny nose all the way to anaphylaxis. Why must our bodies react in ... Show More

<p>Infestations by ectoparasites such as scabies, bedbugs, and body lice are common. Diagnosis requires history, including social drivers of health such as living environment, and physical examination. Author Aileen Y. Chang, MD, of UCSF, joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD ... Show More

The skin is a boundary and it tends to react when a physical, emotional or energetic boundary is crossed.Eczema is a sign that our defences are activated. Notice the word 'shield' that this speaker uses. This conversation illustrates how a current situation has activated a past m ... Show More

<p>Join your host Dr Krystyna de Lange for this episode of The Good GP Podcast, featuring Dr Ian Coulson, a consultant dermatologist from the United Kingdom and editor-in-chief of DermNet. This is part one of a two-part series on eczema, produced in collaboration with DermNet.</p ... Show More