dermatitis

[ dur-muh-tahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the skin.

dermatitis

/ ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the skin

dermatitis

1. An inflammation of the skin . Itching and redness are the basic symptoms of dermatitis, which has a variety of causes, including allergies and exposure of the skin to irritants, such as chemicals or sunlight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dermatitis¹

First recorded in 1875–80; dermat- + -itis

Example Sentences

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic disease that causes dry, itchy skin.

From Science Daily

They could tell how much sodium each person was eating from urine samples; and they could see whether people had a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, as well as the severity, from prescription codes.

From Science Daily

“For infants and toddlers, a key benefit to adequate diaper supply is preventing diaper dermatitis, otherwise known as diaper rash, and urinary tract infections,” CMS wrote in their approval letter to the state on May 17.

From Seattle Times

This strategy could also be adapted to treat other autoimmune skin diseases such as vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, the researchers say.

From Science Daily

Those affected often have other allergic conditions such as hay fever, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and dermatitis.

From Salon