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Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Dermatitis actually refers to a number of skin conditions that inflame the skin.

Many types of dermatitis require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Contact Dermatitis

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Other Dermatitis Conditions

Online Medical Reviewer: Louise Akin, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Annual Review Date: 10/6/2011
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