Related articles: Dermatitis
Definition
Dermatitis is a superficial inflammation of the skin, which can arise due to the most diverse causes: infections, allergic reactions or irritations from chemical agents, ionizing radiations, abrasions and other mechanical stimuli, etc.
Some common forms are contact dermatitis, eczema and diaper rash.
Contact dermatitis generally begins in response to irritating chemicals (such as those contained in certain cosmetics or detergents) or sensitizers (in allergic individuals); it produces an intense rash and can spread to nearby areas.
Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is a chronic-relapsing dermatitis that can be triggered by changes in temperature, chemicals, detergents or stress. Furthermore, it can be favored by hereditary or environmental factors.
Diaper rash is a dermatitis localized in a specific area of the child's skin (gluteoperineal area), due to the irritating substances contained in the feces and urine that stagnate in the diaper.
Most common symptoms and signs *
- Redness of the face
- bubbles
- Anal burning
- Decreased sweating
- Pain in the Navel
- Ectropion
- Edema
- Subungual hemorrhage
- Erythema
- Leukopenia
- onychomadesis
- Otorrhoea
- Dry skin
- Nail pitting
- itch
- Itching of the nose
- Vaginal itching
- Ragadi Dita
- Rhagades in the Hands
- Scales on the skin
- Nails with vertical lines
- Coarse and opaque nails
- Wavy nails
- blisters
Further indications
Even if the triggering factors vary from subject to subject, dermatitis is characterized by common symptoms: redness of the skin, edema of the epidermis, oozing, crusting and desquamation.
Occasionally, vesicular lesions may appear in the acute phase. The itching is frequent and leads to scratching; precisely because of repeated voluntary rubbing, the skin can become thickened and excoriated. Furthermore, it is possible that scratching lesions will open the doors to secondary infection.
Dermatitis may occur occasionally (such as contact) or have a chronic course (as seen for eczema).
The characteristic cutaneous manifestations can facilitate the diagnosis of the disease. The symptoms can be relieved by the use of topical or systemic drugs (cortisone, antihistamine, moisturizing and emollient creams).
