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