Question 1

difference between dermatitis & dermatosis?

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Semantics: Just different ways of saying the same thing.

Question 2

what increases my risk for dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Not specific enough: "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 3

is spongiatic dermatitis related to dermatitis herpaformis?

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Yes & No: In skin biopsy, spongotic findings only mean that there are fluid present and not a finding for a specific skin disease.

Question 4

is dermatitis treatable?

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Yes: In most cases, dermatitis is treatable, but there are many different reasons for dermatitis, i.e. Infection rash, sunburn, chemical exposure. Dermatitis is a broad term meaning "inflammation of the skin". Depending on the cause will determine the treatment.

Question 5

what is lymphoid dermatitis?

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Drugs/allergies: This type of dermatitis is often caused by medications or allergic reactions. See your dermatologist to help you sort out what may be the cause in your case.

Question 6

stasis dermatitis--any cures?

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Stasis: Although extensive work has been completed in the study of treatment of venous ulcers, no large, well-controlled trials examine the treatment of stasis dermatitis. The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy.

Question 7

what do do for  stasis dermatitis?

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Stasis: The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy. Assessing the patient's peripheral arterial circulation (clinically or with a doppler study) before recommending compression therapy is important.

Question 8

can you explain stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: Stasis dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. Stasis dermatitis typically affects middle-aged and elderly patients. It rarely occurs before the fifth decade of life, except in patients with acquired venous insufficiency due to surgery, trauma, or thrombosis.

Question 9

how can i treat contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance & steroids: The most important issue is to avoid the item or items that you are allergic.  The rash can be treated with topical steroid cream.  Severe and extensive lesions may require systemic treatment with steroids under the care of a doctor.

Question 10

how is contact dermatitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Pattern, history: Contact dermatitis presents with a distinctive pattern that any experienced dermatologist will recognize. That clinical presentation, coupled with a careful history of allergenic substances that you have been in contact with recently, will usually confirm the diagnosis.

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