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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Some pediatric sleep disorders: Melatonin may reduce the time to fall asleep and increase total time sleeping in kids with sleep disturbances related to asthma, autism spectrum disorder (ASM, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and atopic dermatitis.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Additional concerns from reusing towels are skin irritation that can cause eczema or atopic dermatitis flare-ups, fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, infectious diseases like conjunctivitis (pink eye), norovirus, staph (MRSA), and the spread of E.coli and allergens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause itching, rashes and dry patches.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Dermatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatitis. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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dermatitis
noun
or dermatitises
Medical Definition
dermatitis
noun
called also dermitis
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