Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin which may be brought about by repeated contact with chemicals. Dermatitis, also called eczema. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) and noneczematous (also called occupational).
Atopic dermatitis usually begins in infancy and may continue into adult life. Seborrheic dermatitis appears as red, inflamed skin covered by greasy or dry scales that may be white, yellowish, or gray. Atopic dermatitis most often affects infants and young children, but it can continue into adulthood or first show up later in life. The word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin. “Atopic” refers to a group of diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever. It is usually used to refer to eczema , which is also known as Dermatitis eczema. Dermatitis is characterized by skin that may be red, swollen, blistered, scabbed, scaly, oozing, or itchy. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like asthma , hay fever , or eczema. In irritant contact dermatitis, the rash is usually limited to the area that was exposed to the substance, whereas in allergic contact dermatitis, the rash often spreads beyond the area directly exposed to the allergen.
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