Chapter 11: Dermatology - Itchy Dermatitis

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. 

Ever feel intensely itchy but your skin is clear (without any rash)?

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 ...

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

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