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Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. Dermatitis is extremely itchy, but scratching damages the fragile skin and exacerbates the problem so it is important for people with eczema to try to leave the area alone.

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... Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. ...
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Dermatitis Symptoms

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Signs and symptoms
... There are several types of dermatitis, including: Contact dermatitis Neurodermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Perioral dermatitis Each has distinct signs and symptoms.
Source: MayoClinic

Causes
... A number of health conditions, allergies, genetic factors, physical and mental stress, and irritants can cause dermatitis. Contact dermatitis results from direct contact with one of many irritants or ...
Source: MayoClinic

Dermatitis Prevention

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Prevention
... Preventing contact dermatitis means avoiding coming into contact with those substances, such as poison ivy or harsh soaps, that may cause it. Avoiding dry skin may be one factor in helping you prevent...
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Dermatitis Treatment

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Medications for Skin Conditions
... Medications used to treat skin conditions include topical and oral medications. Some common topical treatments for skin conditions include: Antibacterials—These medicines, including Bactroban or Cleoc...
Source: Cleveland Clinic

Complications
... Sometimes, the open sores and fissures that can occur with dermatitis can become infected. A milder form of infection is impetigo, usually due to staphylococci bacteria. Having atopic dermatitis also ...
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Dermatitis Other

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Take the Itch Out of Winter
... The cold air outside and the dry heat inside combine to rob skin of its natural moisture, causing skin to become dry, scaly and itchy. Dry skin is most common among older people, whose skin is thinner...
Source: Cleveland Clinic

Oh, My Itching Feet
... If you are experiencing itchiness on your feet that does not respond to treatment, you may have a shoe allergy. Such feet allergies are common, yet the symptoms are often overlooked or misdiagnosed, s...
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Dermatitis Articles

  • Handout on Health: Atopic Dermatitis
    ... This booklet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called "eczema"), parents and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis, and others interested in learning more about the disease. The ...
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