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Eczema, Psoriasis & Dermatitis
Symptoms of Dermatitis
What is dermatitis? Dermatitis is a red rash or bumps that itch, dry and look like red patches. Often thy cause a large irritation to the patient making them feel very uncomfortable. Usually the dermatitis is classified as a type of eczema or psoriasis which is red, scaly itchy rash area of skin anywhere on the body. Sometimes the skin becomes severely irritated with cracks and blistering allowing various bacteria to enter resulting in an infection.
Causes of Dermatitis
Most types of dermatitis are caused by contact with a substance. The skin usually can preserve itself without injury. The skin usually grows new normal cells for the area that has dermatitis but sometimes need prevention of the irritating substance by gloves or protection with clothing to began to heal from the irritating problem or allergen.
Usually the itch sensation leads the patient to itching and rubbing and scratching which only irritates the dermatitis even more. The most common areas of the body are the hands, ankles, wrists, forearm and the back of the neck, however, each person is different and the cause of the irritant is different. Sometimes the cause is just dry skin, continual irritation of an allergen.
Type of Dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis is caused by dry skin barrier that has come in contact with allergens
- Dermatitis herpetiformis may be caused by a gluten intolerance
- Seborrheic dermatitis may be caused by new skin growth and over producing oil glands
- Nummular dermatitis the common triggers avoid stress, harsh soaps
- Stasis dermatitis is caused from Venous insufficiency condition
- Perioral dermatitis may be caused by oily skin
