DERMATITIS

The terms eczema and dermatitis are often used interchangeably to describe the same condition. Dermatitis is characterized by a rash, dryness of skin, itching, and redness of skin. The symptoms of dermatitis occur due to the over production of damaging inflammatory skin cells and continue to worsen as a result of certain factors in the environment.

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

What is dermatitis?

According the Dermatitis-Ltd III Glossary of Terms page: Dermatitis is defined as a chronic skin disorder categorized by eruption of itching papules, vesicles and lesions resembling hives, typically in clusters and a personal or family history of seasonal allergies or asthma. Alternative names Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema

posted by Madison @ 9:43 AM