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Causes For Dermatitis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an extremely itchy rash made of bumps and blisters. The rash is chronic, which means it continues over a long period of time.
Alternative Names
Duhring's disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in people age 20 and older, although children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.
The cause is unknown. However, dermatitis herpetiformis is frequently linked to gluten...
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From Our Experts
Allergen of the Month: Latex
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Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach
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Another Explanation for Atopic Dermatitis
Ok - this was truly new to me - and maybe that's because experts have just recently figured out this new association. Apparently if you... Read more »
Red Bumps Around Your Mouth? It may be Perioral Dermatitis
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From Our Sources
Diaper dermatitis: irritant-induced
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis is a diaper rash caused by chemical irritants instead of bacterial or yeast (candida) infection. Alternative... Read more »
Contact dermatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.See also: Poison ivy - oak - sumacAlternative... Read more »
Stasis dermatitis and ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.Alternative NamesVenous stasis ulcers; Ulcers -... Read more »
Exfoliative dermatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exfoliative dermatitis is widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss. It may occur in... Read more »
Perioral dermatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red bumps (papules) around the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »
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