dermatitis
Itchy skin condition
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, causing redness, itching, and sometimes blistering or scaling.
The term covers various conditions: contact dermatitis from irritants or allergens, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis affecting oily areas like the scalp.
The rash turned out to be contact dermatitis from her new laundry detergent.
Heedless or skin irritation
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
scaling · flaking · dryness · pruritus · burning · swelling · discomfort · tingling
Inflammatory skin disorder
- atopicGenetically prone to allergies
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- stasisState of inactivity
- perioralAround the mouth
neurodermatitis · allergic · irritant · occupational · photodermatitis · dermatosis
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
topical · steroids · immunomodulators · calamine · phototherapy · oatmeal · chamomile · coal tar
Persisting over time
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- remissionTemporary disease absence
immune response · histamine · cytokines · T-cells · skin biopsy
rash
Heedless or skin irritation
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
blistering · scaling · flaking · dryness · pruritus · burning · swelling · discomfort · tingling · lesions
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
perioral · neurodermatitis · allergic · irritant · occupational · photodermatitis · dermatosis
corticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
moisturizer · topical · steroids · immunomodulators · calamine · phototherapy · oatmeal · chamomile · coal tar · patch testing
chronic
Persisting over time
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
remission · immune response · histamine · cytokines · T-cells · skin biopsy
allergens
Immune reaction triggers
- irritantsThings causing vexation
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
latex · detergent · soap · pollen · dust mites · stress · sweat · wool · dyes · preservatives
- Mind-Skin Disorderstrichotillomania, neurodermatitis, skin picking, nail biting, hair pulling
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- enfermedadesgripe, diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, tuberculosis
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, itchy skin, scalp itch
dermatitisskin infection
Disease affecting outer tissue
fungal infection · viral rash · cellulitis · impetigo · ringworm
- contact dermatitisSkin reaction from irritant exposure
epidermis, hypodermic, dermis, pachyderm, taxidermy, dermal, dermatology, pachyderms, derma