Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that manifests itself as redness, swelling, itching and peeling.

The causes of dermatitis can be different. Most often, dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into contact with irritating substances (detergents, cosmetics), as well as under the influence of allergens, infections, heat, cold, etc.

There are different types of dermatitis depending on the cause of its occurrence. For example, allergic dermatitis develops upon contact with a substance that causes an allergy; atopic dermatitis is of an autoimmune nature.

To treat dermatitis, glucocorticosteroid ointments and creams and antihistamines are used. It is important to establish and eliminate the cause of the disease. Chronic forms of dermatitis may require long-term treatment.

Prevention of dermatitis consists of following the rules of personal hygiene, skin care, and avoiding contact with potential allergens and irritants.

Dermatitis is a skin disease that occurs as a result of contact with an irritant and causes inflammation of the skin. The main cause of dermatitis is allergies. Triggers include hygiene products, chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes, medications, food, etc. There are two main forms of dermatitis: acute and chronic.

Causes of acute dermatitis Acute dermatitis occurs in response to exposure to potent allergens on the skin or other tissues. The cause of exacerbation of allergic dermatitis may be the introduction of antigenically active substances with varying degrees of intensity of the immune response. Before starting a treatment course, it is necessary to establish the cause of dermatitis. Acute dermatitis may occur as a reaction to pollen from plants, citrus fruits, or flowering trees during flowering. In this case, complications may also arise, for example, infectious pathology with the proliferation of staphylococci in tissues.

It happens that when a pathology appears, an itchy, reddish rash occurs, or not all areas may be affected. Such manifestations already indicate a decrease in the body’s reactivity to the allergen, therefore, the process may be less pronounced. In the chronic form of the lesion, sensitivity to allergen stimulants occurs. Their concentration may increase due to the progressive course of concomitant pathology or parallel exacerbation of other diseases. Often the acute form of the disease can spontaneously subside, but residual effects more often indicate the transition of the process to a chronic course. During an exacerbation, the body begins to produce antibodies, leukocytes, and histamines, which intensify inflammatory changes and lead to severe complications. For example, angioedema or eczema may occur upon contact with strong allegiance.