Title: SKINTED: A New Type of Eczematous Dermatitis
Authors: Dr Ashwani Rana, Dr Prajul Mehta
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i10.13
Abstract
We hereby report a case of bilateral total knee replacement surgery, developing eczematous lesions around the knee surgery area on both sides several months after surgery. The denervation injury due to dermal nerve transections may lead to autonomic disturbance in the involved area and contribute to the development of dermatitis.
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