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Week 9 Dermatitis Eczema (SDL)
Week 9 Dermatitis Eczema (SDL)
ECZEMA
Pharmacology II
Self-Directed Learning
Dermatitis
◦ Dermatitis refers to a group of inflammatory conditions. It affects
the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis.
◦ Though the disorder can have many causes and occur in many
forms, it usually involves swollen, reddened and itchy skin
◦ Dermatitis is not life-threatening or contagious
Dermatitis
◦ Common signs and symptoms include:
◦ Redness
◦ Swelling
◦ Itching
◦ Skin lesions
Different Types of Dermatitis
Seborrheic
Dermatitis
Contact Atopic
Dermatitis Dermatitis
Stasis
Dermatitis