Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma

Prevalence of benign cutaneous disease among Oxford renal transplant recipients

“…By contrast, the prevalence of seborrhoeic dermatitis was almost 10%. This is higher than previously reported in adult non‐immunosuppressed populations 46,47 but lower than the prevalence reported in those immunosuppressed secondary to HIV infection 48,49 . Our recently published study was the first to highlight this increased prevalence of seborrhoeic dermatitis in immunosuppressed RTRs 12 …”

Epidemiologic study of dermatologic disorders among children in South Sinai, Egypt

“…It is likely that the greater exposure to irritants and allergens of inhabitants of urban areas in the Sinai Peninsula puts them at higher risk for developing atopic disease than those residing in rural locations. Pityriasis alba and xerosis are sometimes manifestations of atopic eczema 20 . Prevalences of atopic eczema have been found to be 1% in Albania, 2% in Iran, 16% in Japan, and >17% in Nigeria 21 .…”

The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the treatment of lichen simplex: a prospective study

“…LS presents as a solitary patch characterized by excoriations and accentuated skin markings. Pruritus is the predominant symptom 4 . Various topical treatments , including potent topical corticosteroids , have been tried, but are often not effective, thus other treatment options need to be evaluated.…”