A 6-year-old boy presents with intense pruritus and visible flexural lichenified eczema (marked **A** in the diagram). His mother reports the rash worsens with sweating and wool clothing. On examination, he has hyperlinear palms and Dennie-Morgan infraorbital folds. His older sister has asthma. Which of the following BEST explains the pathophysiology of the lesion marked **A**?
Ready to test yourself?
Test your Pediatrics knowledge with AI-powered MCQs and detailed explanations — no signup required to try.
Sign up free and practice all 1 Atopic Dermatitis MCQs with AI-powered explanations tailored to your performance.
Create Free Account