Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Chronic Atopic Dermatitis

Authors

Cecilia Nguyen, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Jordan Thompson, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Daniel A. Nguyen, HCA Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Christopher M. Wong, HCA Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Christian J. Scheufele, HCA Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Michael Carletti, HCA Medical City Fort Worth
Stephen E. Weis, HCA Medical City Fort Worth

Keywords

atopic dermatitis; hyperpigmentation; skin pigmentation; skin of color; Fitzpatrick scale; genetic skin diseases; eczema

Disciplines

Dermatology | Integumentary System | Internal Medicine | Primary Care | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder classically affecting flexural areas of the body. It is present in children and adults, including those with darker skin pigmentation. Chronic lesions are hyperpigmented plaques that are dry, cracked, and/or scaly often with lichenification. Differential diagnoses include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, ichthyosis, and pityriasis rosea. This article will showcase clinical images with varying presentations of chronic atopic dermatitis in a range of age groups and skin colors according to the Fitzpatrick scale.

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Cecilia; Thompson, Jordan; Nguyen, Daniel A.; Wong, Christopher M.; Scheufele, Christian J.; Carletti, Michael; and Weis, Stephen E. (2024) "Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Chronic Atopic Dermatitis," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1644
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol5/iss2/6