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Eczema (2 Videos, 11 Images)
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Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis- atopic.Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction(similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. ...Reviewer: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 10/28/2008
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Diaper dermatitis - Candida-associated (2 Images)
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Candida-associated diaper dermatitis is an infection of the skin beneath an infant''s diaper. It is caused by yeasts(Candida organisms).Dermatitis- diaper and Candida; Candida-associated diaper dermatitis.Diaper rashes caused by infection with Cand...Reviewer: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 08/15/2007
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Seborrheic dermatitis (1 Image)
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear. It can occur with or without reddened skin.Cradle cap is the term used...Reviewer: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 07/18/2007
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Exfoliative dermatitis (1 Image)
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Exfoliative dermatitis is widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching(pruritus), skin redness(erythroderma), and hair loss. It may occur in severe cases of many common skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and allergic reactions.A p...Reviewer: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/05/2008
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Perioral dermatitis (1 Image)
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Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red bumps(papules) around the mouth.Perioral dermatitis most commonly affects young women. However, it sometimes affects men, too. Reviewer: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/05/2008
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Dermatitis herpetiformis (6 Images)
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Dermatitis herpetiformis is an extremely itchy rash made of bumps and blisters. The rash is chronic, which means it continues over a long period of time.Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in people age 20 and older, although children may some...Reviewer: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 04/15/2009
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Use Healthline to search the web for more Dermatitis information.
Gluten-free diet, dapsone therapy cornerstone approach
Dermatology Times | 50 days ago
Though several other treatments have been tried, the cornerstone approach for treating patients with dermatitis herpetiformis remains diet modification in the form of a gluten-free diet and systemic dapsone therapy.
Cucumbers help any cook keep cool in the kitchen
Auburn Journal | 128 days ago
Cucumbers have plenty of uses this summer a ' put them in soup, pickle them or make a quick salad.
MUD-FIGHTERS have been struck down with a skin disease after getting down dirty
Online Sun | 132 days ago
FIGHTING festival-goers have been struck with a nasty skin disease after getting down and dirty in a massive mud bath.