Monday, October 15, 2012

how do i differentiate between urticaria and dermatitis?

Urticaria on lupus rash:
Question by Khayr Al-anwar: how do i differentiate in between urticaria and dermatitis?
i have this patch of red skin on my thigh and its itchy. it appears to be dry also. lumps are starting to seem. can somebody clarify to me the distinct appearances of the 2 circumstances?


Best answer:
Answer by concernedfianceUrticaria = hives = raised skin welts.
Dermatitis = 'inflammation of the skin' = red, flaky, itchy.

You have dermatitis

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