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Synonyms

dermatitis

American  
[dur-muh-tahy-tis] / ˌdɜr məˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the skin.

dermatitis British  
/ ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis Cultural  

  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.

Etymology

Origin of dermatitis

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

Vocabulary lists containing dermatitis

Body Language: Derm ("Skin")

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Example Sentences

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Sanofi says amlitelimab continues to have potential to be a meaningful and convenient option for patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He said the condition was sometimes mistaken for eczema, dermatitis or dry skin, and that "understanding the tell-tale signs is crucial".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Most of the medications included so far treat everyday conditions like atopic dermatitis, migraine, obesity and fertility.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

A Phase 2b trial in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is ongoing, with data expected in mid-2027, the biopharma company said.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

He has seborrheic dermatitis, which means that his skin appears to be constantly in a state of rash.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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