What is dermatitis?
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that usually causes scaling, itching and blistering. There are different types of dermatitis, among the most frequent are:
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Perioral dermatitis
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Symptoms of dermatitis
The symptoms of dermatitis vary according to the type of disease, but are usually characterized by patches of different types (red, whitish, scaly, blistering, etc.), accompanied by an itching sensation. In some cases, these symptoms appear in combination with other conditions (dandruff, intestinal complaints, etc.). Diagnosis of dermatitis Dermatitis can only be diagnosed during a consultation with a specialist who, depending on the symptoms, will prescribe some tests to determine the nature of the disease.
The symptoms of dermatitis vary according to the type of disease.
What are the causes of dermatitis?
Dermatitis can result from several factors, for example, contact dermatitis is caused by allergic reaction triggered by contact between the skin and an irritant, atopic dermatitis occurs when the patient’s body is sensitive to specific substances (food, allergens, environmental factors), while the cause of seborrheic dermatitis is currently unknown.
Treatments for dermatitis
To treat dermatitis it is necessary to consult a specialist, who will be able to make a correct diagnosis and provide an appropriate treatment based on the analysis of the symptoms.
Which specialist to contact?
To diagnose and treat dermatitis it is necessary to make an appointment with a dermatologist.