Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, causing redness and itching. It is a common condition which is not life-threatening, but it can make a person feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. A combination of self-care steps and medications can help treat dermatitis and its symptoms.

Follow the links below to find information on dermatitis.

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Skin problems - rashes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone has problems with their skin at some time. Some problems come and go very quickly, and some medication to help you to deal with them.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Sunshine and vitamin D
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Some small amount of sun exposure is needed to keep us healthy. This is because we need vitamin D which is made by the action of sunlight (UVB rays) on the skin.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Allergic contact dermatitis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin condition that results in an itchy weeping rash, typically a few days after direct skin contact. Common causes include nickel, chemicals, plants, cosmetics, perfumes and ointments.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD) is an inflammatory reaction of the skin occurring in people who regularly come into contact with water, detergents, chemicals, and other irritants during their working day. Occupations at particular risk incl...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Latex allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergies to latex rubber have only been recognised in the last 20 years, and are increasing in frequency. The reasons are uncertain, but the increased use of latex gloves in health care settings like hospitals in the last 12 years and changes in manufacturing practices (due to increased demand) are probable contributors.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Interventions to reduce Staphylococcus aureus in the management of atopic eczema
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis or childhood eczema) is a big problem worldwide. The skin of people with atopic eczema often contains high numbers of a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Sometimes S. aureus results in an obvious seco...
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Latex allergy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of latex allergy by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Contact dermatitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of contact dermatitis written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Dermatitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), is a common problem which affects most people at some time. Find out about the most common types.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Dermatitis prevention - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dermatitis is characterised by redness and itching of the skin. It can result from direct irritants (contact dermatitis) or it can have a genetic basis (atopic dermatitis).
Date:   Jul 2001

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