#spongiosis

Spongiosis

Accumulation of fluid in the outermost layer of skin (epidermis)

Spongiosis is mainly intercellular edema in the epidermis, and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by intraepidermal vesicles, "juicy" papules, and/or lichenification. It is a severe case of eczema that affects the epidermis, dermis or subcutaneous skin tissues. The three types of spongiotic dermatitis are acute, subacute and chronic. A dermatologist can diagnose acute spongiotic dermatitis by examining the skin during an office visit, but a biopsy is needed for an accurate diagnosis of the type.

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