Etiket: dermatitis
Inflammation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
What is it about ? In perioral dermatitis, small pimples appear around the mouth. They can be accompanied by redness and a burning sensation. The skin may also peel (peeling…
Seborrheic eczema (seborrheic dermatitis)
What is it about ? Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that affects the skin where there are many glands that produce sebum (sebaceous glands). The production of sebum is increased…
Nummular eczema (or discoid or nummular dermatitis)
What is it about ? Nummular eczema is a chronic variant of eczema that is frequently encountered. Its name comes from the Latin “nummus”, which means currency. The lesions of…
Swimmer’s dermatitis
What is it about ? Swimmer’s or swimmer’s dermatitis is a skin condition caused by tapeworm larvae (trematodes) entering the skin. These are parasites that a number of aquatic birds,…
Irritant contact dermatitis
What is it about ? Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin triggered by an external agent, which activates the skin’s immune system. Inflammation is accompanied by redness and itching.…