dermatitis
noun
or dermatitises
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Dermatitis usually appears as a rash, and may cause itching, blisters, swelling, and often scabbing and scaling. It often marks an allergic reaction of some kind. Contact dermatitis is caused by something (often a chemical) touching the skin. Atopic dermatitis usually affects the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, and the face; generally resulting from an inherited sensitivity, it's often triggered by inhaling something. Eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff are all forms of dermatitis. Even in the worst cases, dermatitis isn't infectious and doesn't produce serious health consequences.
Examples of dermatitis in a Sentence
April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Using products containing retinols and acids at a young age can lead to eczema and irritant contact dermatitis, according to Sunil Dhawan, a dermatologist with the Center for Dermatology, which has locations in Milpitas and Fremont.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
The most common form of this condition is called atopic dermatitis, which usually looks like dry, inflamed patches of skin that are very itchy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 May 2024
Seborrheic dermatitis comes and goes, often clearing and flaring without warning.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
There are actually seven different types of eczema: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
The reason being that shampoo itself doesn’t make much of an impact on the scalp, unless there is an inflammatory scalp condition, like seborrheic dermatitis, excessive bacteria and fungus, excessive oil, or Demodex parasites.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
This dog shampoo is specially formulated to provide a deep clean while also treating skin conditions such as acne, seborrhea, and other dermatitis issues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
An oily, greasy scalp can leave you vulnerable to developing seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff, explains Turegano.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Dermatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatitis. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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dermatitis
noun
or dermatitises
Medical Definition
dermatitis
noun
called also dermitis
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