Dermatitis
Other Forms of Dermatitis
There are other forms of dermatitis, any of which you may personally be afflicted with. Common forms of this condition include:
Childhood eczema; in infants this is often called "cradle cap" because it often presents on the scalp. Sometimes this is the result of a food allergy but may often occur because skin's oil glands are not fully functioning during infancy. Irritating products such as shampoos and caps can also dry the skin and cause this irritation.
Urticaria is also known as ... Read More »
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that actually affects not just the skin but the joints as well, and is sometimes associated with arthritis. Red, scaly patches appear on the skin which is also usually inflamed and thick; these patches can also take on a silvery or white appearance.
Fingernails and toenails are often affected by psoriasis but patches can also appear on the scalp and even the genital area.
Psoriasis is typically chronic and recurring and may be found in minor, localized ... Read More »
Dyshidrotic Dermatitis(Dyshidrosis)
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis that is characterized by small blisters on the hands or feet. It typically recurs on a regular basis and presents with not just blisters but also scaling and flaking of the surrounding area.
This condition is unfortunately chronic for those who suffer from it, but that doesn't mean there are no treatment options. Those with the condition simply need to understand that they usually need to continue with their treatment schedule rather than thinking that ... Read More »
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
This type of dermatitis affects the scalp, trunk and face and causes skin to become scaly, flaky, itchy, and red. Dandruff is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich or oily areas of skin.
While seborrhoeic dermatitis is typically harmless, it is also very unpleasant. Constantly scratching at it can cause the skin to crack and bleed. In some severe cases of seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp, there can also be permanent hair loss.
Usually seborrhoeic dermatitis is ... Read More »
Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is somewhat self-explanatory. This condition is caused by coming into contact with something that causes a patch of dermatitis on the skin. Poison ivy, harsh cleansers, construction dust, and severe pollutants are common causes of contact dermatitis.
While some causes of contact dermatitis such as poison ivy may be obvious, there are many elements that cause this condition days after contact. This means it can be difficult for the sufferer to pinpoint the cause of the irritation. And often ... Read More »
Dermatitis Overall
So what is dermatitis? You may assume that it's just a very severe case of dry skin but there is actually much more to it than that. Skin can be very dry and not be considered dermatitis, and a person can have patches of dermatitis in some areas but perfectly fine skin everyplace else.
Understanding just what dermatitis is can help any sufferer of this condition better treat it overall. Often dermatitis is caused by genetics and other factors outside one's ... Read More »