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This glossary defines commonly used dermatitis terms, including products and medications used in the treatment of dermatitis and other skin conditions that co-exist with dermatitis, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.
Hand Dermatitis: general term used to describe a variety of skin irritations that your hands can develop. You may have itchy, scaly patches of skin that flake constantly. Or your hands may become red, cracked and painful. In some cases, the rash worsens into weepy bumps.
Hand eczema: general term used to describe a variety of skin irritations that your hands can develop. You may have itchy, scaly patches of skin that flake constantly. Or your hands may become red, cracked and painful. In some cases, the rash worsens into weepy bumps.
Halcinonide: high potency corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Halog®, Halog®E.
Halog®: by Westwood Scribb, (Halcinonide) a high potency corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Halog® E
Herpes simplex virus (Type 1): spread by touching, kissing and sharing cups, Type 1 herpes usually leads to cold sores: small, clear, water-filled blisters, usually on the lips.
Herpes simplex virus (Type 2): usually spread by sexual contact. The disease is characterized by skin rashes, itching and sores around the genital area.
Herpetiformis Dermatitis: characterized as an intensely itchy eruption of small papules or vesicles. The symptoms of intense burning, stinging and itching cannot be overemphasized. It most commonly occurs over the elbows, knees, buttocks, scalp, posterior, neck, sacral (lower end of the spinal column) and shoulder areas. The face and facial hairline are occasionally affected.
Hives: (red, raised bumps), often occur after exposure to an allergen, at the beginning of flares, or after exercise or a hot bath. Commonly occurs in atopic dermatitis
Hydrocortisone: a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Locoid®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Westcort®
Hypertrophy: Abnormal growth.
Hyperemia: Abnormally increased blood flow
Hyperlinear palms: increased number of skin creases on the palms. Commonly occurs in atopic dermatitis
Hyperpigmented eyelids: eyelids that have become darker in color from inflammation or hay fever. Commonly occurs in atopic dermatitis
Hyperplasia: Increased cell production in normal tissue; an excess of normal tissue
Hypothalamus: The body's "thermostat"
Hytone®: by Dermik, (Hydrocortisone) a low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®
Hydrocortisone: a less potent corticosteroid incorporated into creams, lotions and ointments used to treat skin inflammation.
Hyperirritability: easily irritated.
Human leucocyte antigen (HLA): immune system markers strongly associated with the cause(s) of psoriasis.
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