Dermatitis

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Dermatitis Classification and external resources
Atopic dermatitis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
ICD-9	692.9
MeSH	D003872

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Articles
Most recent articles on Dermatitis Most cited articles on Dermatitis Review articles on Dermatitis Articles on Dermatitis in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
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Powerpoint slides on Dermatitis Images of Dermatitis Photos of Dermatitis Podcasts & MP3s on Dermatitis Videos on Dermatitis
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Dermatitis Bandolier on Dermatitis TRIP on Dermatitis
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Dermatitis at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Dermatitis Clinical Trials on Dermatitis at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Dermatitis NICE Guidance on Dermatitis NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Dermatitis CDC on Dermatitis
Books
Books on Dermatitis
News
Dermatitis in the news Be alerted to news on Dermatitis News trends on Dermatitis
Commentary
Blogs on Dermatitis
Definitions
Definitions of Dermatitis
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Dermatitis Discussion groups on Dermatitis Patient Handouts on Dermatitis Directions to Hospitals Treating Dermatitis Risk calculators and risk factors for Dermatitis
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Dermatitis Causes & Risk Factors for Dermatitis Diagnostic studies for Dermatitis Treatment of Dermatitis
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Dermatitis
International
Dermatitis en Espanol Dermatitis en Francais
Business
Dermatitis in the Marketplace Patents on Dermatitis
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Dermatitis

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Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning "inflammation of the skin". It is usually used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema. There are several different types. Usually all of them have in common an allergic reaction to specific allergens.

Specific types of dermatitis

(ICD-10 codes are provided where available.)

• (B65.3) cercarial dermatitis
• (L13.0) dermatitis herpetiformis
• (L20) atopic dermatitis
• (L21) seborrhoeic dermatitis
• (L23-L25) contact dermatitis
  • (L23.7) urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
• (L30.0) nummular dermatitis
• (L30.1) dyshidrotic dermatitis

External links

• NIH/Medline
• CRISP Thesaurus 00017035

v • d • e Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (integumentary system) (L, 680-709)
Infections	Bacterial skin disease Staphylococcus (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, Impetigo, Boil, Carbuncle) · Strep (Impetigo) · Corynebacterium (Erythrasma) Viral skin disease Wart · Molluscum contagiosum · Erythema infectiosum · Exanthema subitum · Herpes simplex (Herpetic whitlow) General Cellulitis (Paronychia) · Acute lymphadenitis · Pilonidal cyst · Pimple (Pustule)
Bullous disorders	acantholysis (Pemphigus, Transient acantholytic dermatosis) · Pemphigoid (Bullous, Cicatricial, Gestational) · Dermatitis herpetiformis
Inflammatory	Dermatitis and eczema Atopic dermatitis · Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dandruff, Cradle cap) · Contact dermatitis (Diaper rash, Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis) · Erythroderma · Lichen simplex chronicus/Prurigo nodularis · Itch (Pruritus ani) · Nummular dermatitis · Dyshidrosis · Pityriasis alba Papulosquamous disorders Psoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis) · Parapsoriasis (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica, Lymphomatoid papulosis) · other pityriasis (Pityriasis rosea, Pityriasis rubra pilaris) · other lichenoid (Lichen planus, Lichen nitidus) Urticaria Dermatographic urticaria · Cold urticaria · Cholinergic urticaria Erythema Erythema multiforme/drug eruptions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome · Toxic epidermal necrolysis · Erythema nodosum Other erythema: Erythema annulare centrifugum · Erythema marginatum · Necrolytic migratory erythema · Erythema toxicum
Radiation-related disorders	Sunburn · actinic rays (Actinic keratosis, Actinic cheilitis) · Polymorphous light eruption (Acne aestivalis) · Radiodermatitis · Erythema ab igne
Pigmentation disorder	hypopigmentation (Albinism, Vitiligo) · hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Freckle, Café au lait spot, Lentigo/Liver spot, Acanthosis nigricans, Acral acanthotic anomaly)
Other skin	keratosis/hyperkeratosis (Seborrheic keratosis, Callus) · other epidermal thickening (Ichthyosis acquisita, Palmoplantar keratoderma) skin ulcer (Pyoderma gangrenosum, Bedsore) Cutaneous Markers of Internal Malignancy (Florid cutaneous papillomatosis, acanthosis nigricans, sign of Leser-Trelat) atrophic (Lichen sclerosus, Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans) necrobiosis (Granuloma annulare, Necrobiosis lipoidica) · other granuloma (Granuloma faciale, Pyogenic granuloma) cutaneous vasculitis (Livedoid vasculitis, Erythema elevatum diutinum)
Connective tissues	collagen disease: Keloid localized connective tissue disorders: Lupus erythematosus (Discoid lupus erythematosus, Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus) · Scleroderma/Morphea · Linear scleroderma · Calcinosis cutis · Sclerodactyly · Ainhum
see also congenital, neoplasia

v • d • e Inflammation
Acute	Plasma derived mediators Bradykinin - complement (C3, C5a, MAC) - coagulation (Factor XII, Plasmin, Thrombin) Cell derived mediators preformed: Lysosome granules - vasoactive amines (Histamine, Serotonin) synthesized on demand: cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-8, TNF-α, IL-1) - eicosanoids (Leukotriene B4, Prostaglandins) - Nitric oxide - Kinins
Chronic	Macrophage - Epithelioid cell - Giant cell - Granuloma
Processes	Traditional: Rubor - Calor - Tumor - Dolor - Functio laesa Modern: Acute-phase reaction - Chemotaxis - Fever - Pain - Vascular permeability - Vasodilation
Specific types	Cardiovascular Endocarditis - Myocarditis - Pericarditis - Vasculitis (Arteritis, Phlebitis) Digestive mouth (Stomatitis, Gingivitis, Gingivostomatitis, Glossitis, Tonsillitis, Sialadenitis/Parotitis) - tract (Esophagitis, Gastritis, Gastroenteritis, Enteritis, Colitis, Enterocolitis, Duodenitis, Ileitis, Appendicitis, Proctitis) - accessory (Hepatitis, Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis) - Peritonitis Musc./int. Arthritis - Bursitis - Dermatitis (Folliculitis) - Dermatomyositis - Epicondylitis - Fasciitis - Fibrositis - Hidradenitis - Mastitis - Myositis - Osteitis - Synovitis - Tendinitis Nervous Encephalitis - Meningitis - Myelitis - Otitis - eye (Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis, Dacryoadenitis, Iritis) Respiratory upper (Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis) - lower (Tracheitis, Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis, Pneumonitis, Pleuritis) Reproductive female: Cervicitis - Chorioamnionitis - Endometritis - Oophoritis - Salpingitis - Uveitis - Vaginitis - Vulvitis - Parametritis male: Epididymitis - Prostatitis - Orchitis newborn: Omphalitis Urinary Nephritis (Glomerulonephritis, Pyelonephritis) - Ureteritis - Cystitis - Urethritis

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Dermatitis
Articles on Dermatitis	Most recent articles on Dermatitis • Most cited articles on Dermatitis • Review articles on Dermatitis • Articles on Dermatitis in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Dermatitis	Powerpoint slides on Dermatitis • Images of Dermatitis • Photos of Dermatitis • Podcasts & MP3s on Dermatitis • Videos on Dermatitis
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Dermatitis	Cochrane Collaboration on Dermatitis • Bandolier on Dermatitis • TRIP on Dermatitis
Cost Effectiveness of Dermatitis	Cost Effectiveness of Dermatitis
Clinical Trials Involving Dermatitis	Ongoing Trials on Dermatitis at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Dermatitis • Clinical Trials on Dermatitis at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Dermatitis	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Dermatitis • NICE Guidance on Dermatitis • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Dermatitis • CDC on Dermatitis
Textbook Information on Dermatitis	Books and Textbook Information on Dermatitis
Pharmacology Resources on Dermatitis	Dosing of Dermatitis • Drug interactions with Dermatitis • Side effects of Dermatitis • Allergic reactions to Dermatitis • Overdose information on Dermatitis • Carcinogenicity information on Dermatitis • Dermatitis in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Dermatitis •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Dermatitis	Genetics of Dermatitis • Pharmacogenomics of Dermatitis • Proteomics of Dermatitis
Newstories on Dermatitis	Dermatitis in the news • Be alerted to news on Dermatitis • News trends on Dermatitis
Commentary on Dermatitis	Blogs on Dermatitis
Patient Resources on Dermatitis	Patient resources on Dermatitis • Discussion groups on Dermatitis • Patient Handouts on Dermatitis • Directions to Hospitals Treating Dermatitis • Risk calculators and risk factors for Dermatitis
Healthcare Provider Resources on Dermatitis	Symptoms of Dermatitis • Causes & Risk Factors for Dermatitis • Diagnostic studies for Dermatitis • Treatment of Dermatitis
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Dermatitis	CME Programs on Dermatitis
International Resources on Dermatitis	Dermatitis en Espanol • Dermatitis en Francais
Business Resources on Dermatitis	Dermatitis in the Marketplace • Patents on Dermatitis
Informatics Resources on Dermatitis	List of terms related to Dermatitis

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