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.

Friday, July 22, 2005

The More Common Types of Dermatitis

The more common types of dermatitis include:
Contact Dermatitis which is dermatitis caused by physical contact with an irritant or allergen; Atopic Dermatitis which is a hereditary dermatitis thought to be caused by an allergic reaction;
Stasis Dermatitis which is dermatitis of the leg area due to poor circulation;
Seborrheic Dermatitis appears as flaking or redness of the skin;
Neurodermatitis which is dermatitis caused by repeated scratching or chafing.