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Dermatitis

Dermatitis: Introduction

Dermatitis: General name for any type of skin inflammation. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dermatitis is available below.

Symptoms of Dermatitis

• Skin symptoms depend on type of dermatitis
• Red skin
• Itchy skin
• Blisters
• more symptoms...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Dermatitis:

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Dermatitis: Complications

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Disease Topics Related To Dermatitis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Dermatitis:

• Contact with the skin
• Such as soaps
• Cosmetics
• Clothing
• Detergents
• Jewelry
• more related diseases...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Dermatitis

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Dermatitis?

• Misdiagnosis of Dermatitis
• Failure to diagnose Dermatitis
• Hidden causes of Dermatitis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Dermatitis

Dermatitis: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available for Dermatitis:

• Skin Health
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Misdiagnosis and Dermatitis

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Dermatitis: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• more specialists...»

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Causes of Dermatitis

• Numerous underlying causes are possible
• Certain infections (see Infection)
• Certain toxins or chemicals
• Allergic reaction
• Chrysanthemum poisoning - skin inflammation
• more causes...»

See full list of 74 causes of Dermatitis

More information about causes of Dermatitis:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Dermatitis (87 listings)
• Underlying causes of Dermatitis
• Dermatitis as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Dermatitis

Treatments for Dermatitis

• Treatment varies with type of dermatitis
• Calamine lotion
• Topical corticosteroids
• Treatment depends on the type of dermatitis
• Corticosteroids
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Dermatitis

Latest Treatments for Dermatitis

• Topical steroids
• Topical hydrocortisone
• Topical immunomodulators
• Antihistamines
• Topical tricyclic doxepin
• more treatments...»

See full list of 10 latest treatments for Dermatitis

News Archives for Dermatitis

Medical news articles related to Dermatitis include:

• Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes
• New Discovery Shows Ancient Herb Fights Inflammation
• Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
• Skin Woes Take Toll on U.S. Combat Troops
• Inflammation May Play Role in Sleep Duration
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Videos for Dermatitis

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Patient Surveys for Dermatitis

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• Survey about the symptoms of your Dermatitis
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Reseach about Dermatitis

Visit our research pages for current research about Dermatitis treatments.

Clinical Trials for Dermatitis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Dermatitis include:

• Molecular and Cellular Characterization of Spongiotic Dermatitis - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Psychiatric Problems in Chronic Skin Diseases - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Efficacy and Safety of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% in Patients (2 to 11 Years Old) With Mild to Moderate Facial Atopic Dermatitis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pimecrolimus Cream 1%
• Safety and Efficacy of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% in Atopic Disease Modification - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pimecrolimus cream 1%
• A Multi-Center Study of Short and Long-Term Use of Protopic Ointment in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - topical tacrolimus (Protopic Ointment)
• more trials...»

See full list of 82 Clinical Trials for Dermatitis

Statistics for Dermatitis

• Medical statistics for Dermatitis
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Dermatitis
• Death and Mortality statistics for Dermatitis
• Society statistics for Dermatitis

Dermatitis: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
• more types...»

Types of Dermatitis

Types of Dermatitis

• Eczema - related to an allergic reaction
• Contact dermatitis - caused by a substance or chemical
• Light dermatitis - caused by the sun
• Diaper rash
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• more types...»

See full list of 8 Types of Dermatitis

Stories from Users Related to Dermatitis

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• Weird Circle on Skin Puking and Diareah!
• darkening of the skin
• skin patterns?
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• skin disorder since child
• Chronic Inflammation?? What is this?
• Please help - cannot get diagnosis for skin condition
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• What is this skin condition?
• Ringlike marks on skin

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Definitions of Dermatitis:

Inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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