Dermatitis

Question 1

What type of dermatitis is common?

Answer 1

Irritant contact dermatitis is significantly more common in women than in men.

Question 2

What causes dermatitis?

Answer 2

Dry air and temperature
Rubber gloves
Repeated rubbing or scratching produces

Question 3

Describe the pathogenisis of dermatitis

Answer 3

Irritant contact dermatitis is the clinical result of sufficient inflammation arising from the release of proinflammatory cytokines from skin cells (principally keratinocytes), usually in response to chemical stimuli.

Question 4

Why are the hands and feet prone to dermatitis?

Answer 4

Because of the frequent contact with the hands and the warm environment that socks provide on the feet encourage fungal growth.

Question 5

What would a person with dermatitis present with?

Answer 5

Red itchy rash, blisters, open sores, oozing, crusting, and scaling. Can be painful or itching, cracks and blisters on the skin

Question 6

What are some complications of dermatitis?

Answer 6

Infection of lesions, scarring and hardening of skin