Overview
Dermatitis is a term used to describe skin inflammation. It commonly causes itchiness, redness and dryness of the skin. There are many types of dermatitis and the cause of the dermatitis determines the type of it.Signs and Symptoms
Itchy skin, Redness, Rashes, Dry and cracked skin, Skin swelling, Scaling of the skin, Skin discolourationCommon Causes
Allergies, Asthma, Environmental factors, Skin irritants, Hormonal changes, Genetic factors, Underlying health conditionsRisk Factors
Age, Occupation, Environment, Hormonal changes, Family history of dermatitis, Underlying health conditions, Allergies, AsthmaInvestigation Techniques
Physical examination, Skin patch test, Serum IgE, Skin biopsyTreatment and Prevention
Antihistamine, Topical steroid cream, Light therapy, Moisturizing skin, Wear gloves when handling irritants, Avoid contact with substances which may irritate the skin
