dermatitis

ˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs

dermatitides

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Definition of dermatitis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

skin condition

TECH.

inflammation causing red, itchy skin

TECH.

She was diagnosed with dermatitis after the rash appeared.
Dermatitis can be triggered by allergens.
The doctor prescribed a cream for her dermatitis.

eczema

inflammation

rash

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Expressions with dermatitis

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contact dermatitis

skin inflammation caused by contact with an irritant

She developed contact dermatitis after touching the cleaning chemicals.

atopic dermatitis

chronic skin disease causing itchy, inflamed skin, often hereditary

Atopic dermatitis can make your skin very itchy.

berloque dermatitis

skin inflammation caused by certain perfumes or cosmetics

She developed berloque dermatitis after using the new perfume.

dermatitis herpetiformis

chronic skin disease with blistering and itching

The patient was diagnosed with dermatitis herpetiformis.

diaper dermatitis

rash caused by irritation from diapers

Diaper dermatitis can be treated with special creams and frequent diaper changes.

Origin of dermatitis

Greek, derma (skin) + itis (inflammation)

Terms with dermatitis included in their meaning

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diaper rash

medical

dermatitis on thighs and buttocks from diaper use

trombiculiasis

mite infestation

infestation by trombiculid mites causing itching and dermatitis

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Hebrew:דֶּרְמָטִיטִיס, ...
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Khmer:រលាកស្បែក, ...
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