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Causes For Dermatitis

Health Encyclopedia: Contact Dermatitis

Definition

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.

Alternative Names

Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergic; Poison ivy; Poison oak; Poison sumac

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irritant or allergen) vary in the same individual over time. A history o...

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Expert & Community Posts

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...fundamental meaning, "eczema" is simply a type of skin inflammation. Collectively, skin... Read more »

Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach

By healthgal , Health Expert

What is atopic dermatitis? It's a chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching,... Read more »

Poison Ivy: "Leaves of Three Leave Them Be!"

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who... Read more »

If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...treated? "Topical steroids may be prescribed to reduce skin inflammation during an eczema... Read more »

Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

This month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Avoiding and Treating Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Allergic Reactions

The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as... Read more »

Erysipeloid

Erysipeloid is a type of dermatitis caused by bacteria. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Read more »

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting ofbumps and blisters. Dermatitis herpetiformis is linked to sensitivity of the intestine to gluten in the... Read more »

Diaper dermatitis: irritant-induced

Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis is a diaper rash caused by chemical irritants rather than bacterial or candidal infection. Common irritants include ammonia (produced when... Read more »

Perioral dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red papules (bumps) around the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Perioral dermatitis most commonly... Read more »

Images

Dermatitis, atopic in an infant

Medications

Sulfacet-R Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

Novacet Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

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