Inflammation of the skin, either due to an inherent skin defect, direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. Eczema can be particularly severe and difficult to treat once it is established. Treatment is two-fold. People who suffer from dermat [..]

A skin disease characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scaling, and evidence of scratching (excoriation). When the eruption (rash) has been present for a prolonged time, chronic changes occur due to the constant scratching and rubbing known as lichenification (thickening of the skin with accentuation of the skin lines to form a crisscros [..]

A skin irritation on the lower legs, generally related to circulatory problems. Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph). A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is p [..]

Inflammation of the skin.

Inflammation of the skin: contact dermatitis is due to local exposure and may be caused by irritation, allergy or infection.

A condition in which the skin becomes inflamed

Acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

1851; see dermato- + -itis "inflammation."

Inflammation of the skin that encompasses a broad range of disorders; usually appears as an itchy area of redness or scaling.

Inflammation of the skin. Repeated contact with petroleum products can be a cause.

Infection or inflammation of the skin. dermatophytes

skin problems (pop)

In lithography, a skin disease, characterized by an itching rash or swelling caused by photographic developers, chromium compounds and solvents.

Inflammation or redness of the skin.

see atopic dermatitis.

(n) inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters

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Inflammation of the skin (19thC)

inflammation of the skin evidenced my itchiness, redness, and various lesions

Have you ever had a red, itchy rash on your skin? Then you've had dermatitis. Dermatitis is an irritation or swelling of the skin.

Inflammation of the skin, commonly seen in contact dermatitis.

Inflammation of the skin.

Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms include redness, itching, and, sometimes, blistering.

inflammation of the skin. This term is often used to describe a skin rash.

Any Inflammation of the Skin.

Adverse cutaneous reactions caused by ingestion, parenteral use, or local application of a drug. These may assume various morphologic patterns and produce various types of lesions.

A chronic inflammatory genetically determined Disease of the Skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic Rhinitis and Asthma, and hereditary dispos [..]

A type of acute or chronic Skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the Skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms [..]

A Contact Dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the Skin of those who have acquired Hypersensitivity to them a [..]

An infectious Dermatitis of Sheep and Goats, affecting primarily the muzzle and Lips. It is caused by a poxvirus and may be transmitted to man.

Highly contagious infectious Dermatitis with lesions near the interdigital spaces usually in Cattle. It causes discomfort and often severe lameness (Lameness, Animal). Lesions can be either erosive or [..]

A pruritic papulovesicular Dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents (Dorland, 27th ed).

The widespread involvement of the Skin by a scaly, erythematous Dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, [..]

A recurrent Contact Dermatitis caused by substances found in the Work Place.

A papular eruption of unknown etiology that progresses to residual papular Erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the Mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young Women. It may also [..]

A Delayed Hypersensitivity involving the reaction between Sunlight or other radiant energy source and a chemical substance to which the individual has been previously exposed and sensitized. It manife [..]

A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity producing a sometimes vesiculating Dermatitis. It results in Hyperpigmentation and desquamation of the Light-exposed areas of the Skin.

A non-Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to Irritants and not explained by Delayed Hypersensitivity mechanisms.

A cutaneous inflammatory reaction occurring as a result of exposure to Ionizing Radiation.

Acute Skin Manifestations at the site of previous exposure to Ionizing Radiation. It is triggered by the administration of certain Drugs days or years after the initial Radiation exposure.

A chronic inflammatory Disease of the Skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate Erythema, dry, moist, or greasy (Sebaceous Gland) scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, [..]

An Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by exposure to Plants of the genus Toxicodendron (formerly Rhus). These include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison Sumac, all Plants that contain the substance ur [..]

Any inflammation of the skin.

A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them a [..]

A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary dispos [..]

A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms [..]

The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, [..]

A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms.

A recurrent contact dermatitis caused by substances found in the work place.

A papular eruption of unknown etiology that progresses to residual papular erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young women. It may also [..]

A delayed hypersensitivity involving the reaction between sunlight or other radiant energy source and a chemical substance to which the individual has been previously exposed and sensitized. It manife [..]

A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity producing a sometimes vesiculating dermatitis. It results in hyperpigmentation and desquamation of the light-exposed areas of the skin.

A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin of unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate erythema, dry, moist, or greasy scaling, and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the sca [..]

An allergic contact dermatitis caused by exposure to plants of the genus Toxicodendron (formerly Rhus). These include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, all plants that contain the substance ur [..]

Inflammation of the skin possibly caused by bacterial or fungal infections, skin parasites, contact irritants, hypersensitivity and self-inflicted trauma.

Inflammation of the skin.

Inflammation of the skin.

Inflammation of the skin.

a general term referring to inflammation of the skin. Skin affected by dermatitis may blister, ooze, develop a crust or flake off.

An inflammation of the skin making it red and sometimes dry, flaky or itchy.

Inflammation of the skin evidenced by itching, redness, and various skin lesions, sometimes caused by direct contact with an irritating substance, or an allergic reaction.  

 Is the inflammation of the skin due to an allergic reaction or other causes.

Inflammation of the skin caused by allergic reactions often caused by contact with cosmetic products containing many synthetic petroleum based ingredients.

Inflammation of the skin evidenced by itching, redness, and various skin lesions.

A skin condition that is inflammation of the skin from a variety of skin conditions.

an inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction or contact with an irritant. Typical symptoms of dermatitis include redness and itching.

See how well you know the medical terms used to describe different skin lesions and conditions. (15 items).

Inflammation of the skin.

Atopic Dermatitis is also known as Eczema. Contact Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.

An inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction or contact with an irritant. Typical symptoms of dermatitis include redness and itching. Also referred to as Eczema

Inflamation of the skin.