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.
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Recent Examples on the WebFewer, if my perioral dermatitis is particularly bad: CeraVe cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 May 2022 About 70% of seborrheic dermatitis cases involve the scalp5. Claire Gillespie, SELF, 23 Mar. 2022 Eligible people who have conditions that weaken the immune system or who have a history of dermatitis or eczema are also strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 There have also been rare instances of skin rash and allergic dermatitis. Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2022 Most rashes are itchy, including those caused by food allergies and allergic contact dermatitis. Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 7 June 2022 Conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and dermatitis can be exasperated by sulfates as well. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis rashes sometimes develop blisters. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 25 July 2022 Scholl says she was originally given a diagnosis of dermatitis, which is a more general term to describe skin inflammation. Korin Miller, SELF, 5 July 2022 See More