Dermatitis

Background

• Dermatitis, also known as eczema,
• Defined as a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin.

Dermatitis Types

• Atopic dermatitis
• Candida dermatitis
• Cercarial dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
  • Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac dermatitis
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Diaper dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic dermatitis
• Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Nummular dermatitis
• Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
• Perioral dermatitis
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Stasis dermatitis

Clinical Features

Dermatitis of the hand (mild)

Dermititis of hands (moderate)

Dermatitis of bilateral arms (severe)

• Caracterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash.
• In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened.
• The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.

Disposition

• Typically outpatient

See Also

• Candida dermatitis
• Cercarial dermatitis
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Diaper dermatitis
• Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
• Perioral dermatitis
• Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac dermatitis