Question 1

many hair pores all over body is turning red, forming pus, itchy, won't heal. autopsy for a chronic injury shows psoriasiform dermatitis. linked?

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Please re-ask: ...if able. If you have your autopsy report, then it is too late. Am unclear on that part. Folliculitis you describe might be related to psoriaform dermatitis, but could also be due to change in skin flora and essentially infectious. Need examined by your Dr or a Dermatologist for diagnosis between these two (or other), as treatments are significantly different.

Question 2

biopsy petechiae right arm: spongiotic psoriasiform dermatitis w/purpura. drug eruption in a pt. w/underlying psoriasis or eruptive psoriasis exacerbated by a drug. what does this mean? drug allergy?

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Psoriasis Flare: There are a number of medications that can exacerbate psoriasis: lithium, beta blockers, corticosteroids, antimalarials, alcohol, nsaids, ace inhibitors, gold salts and interferon.

Question 3

what is psoriasiform spongiotic dermatitis?

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Not a diagnosis: This is a non-specific description of a skin biopsy. It can be useful only when used with clinical correlation by a dermatologist.

Question 4

what are the  common ingredients that cause dermatitis?

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Depends on type: "dermatitis" just means "inflammation of the skin". In other words, pretty much every rash is a "dermatitis". Without a more specific idea of what is going on, it is impossible to recommend treatment. Even if you are using "dermatitis" as a synonym for "eczema" (as some do), the possibilities are still too broad, since there are so many different kinds of eczema.

Question 5

what causes eczema or dermatitis?

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Genetics allergies: People inherit the tendency toward allergic conditions as eczema. You have dry sensitive skin which loses water . Barrier creams such as eletone and hylatopic can be helpful in treating the condition.

Question 6

do allergies cause some dermatitis?

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Yes: You will probably need to see your dermatologist and a allergist to have this treated.

Question 7

what can cause  perioral dermatitis?

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Not clear.: The exact cause of perioral dermatitis is not known. However, it may appear after strong topical steroid creams are applied to the face to treat other conditions. (strong topical steroids should never be applied to the face.) the Fluoride in toothpaste is sometimes blamed, but i think it is rarely (if ever) the cause.

Question 8

what can cause  nummular dermatitis?

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Numular eczema: Nummular ("coin-shaped") eczema (dermatitis) is just a variation on chronic eczema in which you get scattered patches of eczema 1-2" in diameter. They usually respond much better to steroid creams that the diffuse type of eczema. Symptoms are reddening and scaling of the skin and itch.

Question 9

can contact dermatitis cause scarring?

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Yes: But over time it may lighten if the irritant is removed.

Question 10

could dermatitis cause sensitive skin?

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Dermatitis: Areas of dermatitis may be more sensitive.

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Many hair pores all over body is turning red, forming pus, itchy, won't heal. autopsy for a chronic injury shows psoriasiform dermatitis. linked?

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Biopsy petechiae right arm: spongiotic psoriasiform dermatitis w/purpura. drug eruption in a pt. w/underlying psoriasis or eruptive psoriasis exacerbated by a drug. what does this mean? drug allergy?

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