Dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. Dermatitis can have many causes and occurs in many forms

Risk Factors

Health conditions

Family or personal history

Causes

Occupation

History of skin cancer

Allergies and asthma

Age

Weakened immune system

immune system dysfunction

irritants or allergens

bacteria on the skin

gene variation,

yeast (fungus) that is in the oil secretion on the skin

environmental conditions.

Health education

Take shorter baths or showers. Limit your baths and showers to 5 to 10 minutes. And use warm, rather than hot, water. Bath oil also may be helpful.

Moisturise your skin while your skin is still damp,seal in moisture with an oil or a cream.

Use nonsoap cleansers or gentle soaps. Choose fragrance-free nonsoap cleansers or mild soaps. Some soaps can dry your skin.

Dry yourself carefully after bathing, brush your skin rapidly with the palms of your hands,or gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

Assesssment findings and symptoms

Red, itchy rash most commonly occurs where the skin flexes

rash leaks fluid and crust's over

red rash may burn, sting or itch

Developement of blisters

scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff.

Diaghnostic studies

direct immunofluorescence of a skin biopsy

Blood culture

Genetic testing

Pathophysiology

Genetic predisposition for gluten sensitivity, coupled with a diet high in gluten, leads to the formation of IgA antibodies against gluten-tissue transglutaminase (t-TG), which is found in the gut. These antibodies cross-react with epidermal transglutaminase which is highly homologous with tTG. Serum from patients with gluten-sensitive enteropathy, with or without skin disease, contains IgA antibodies to both skin and gut types. Deposition of IgA and epidermal TG complexes in the papillary dermis cause the lesions of dermatitis.

Management

Gluten free diet

Oral administered steroids

Antihistamines

Dapsone therapy

Topical ointments