Dermatitis is an overall term for inflammation of the skin that causes red, itchy, dry or swollen patches on the skin. There are various types of dermatitis with the most common are:
– Atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema)
– Contact dermatitis
– Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
Symptoms for dermatitis vary depending on the type of dermatitis you may have. The common symptoms include:
– Itchiness
– Redness
– Bumps
– Scales
The treatment of dermatitis differs depending on what type of dermatitis you have. Common treatments that our GP’s could prescribe include:
– Moisturisers
– Topical steroids
– steroid-free options
– Medicated shampoos
– Creams or ointment
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