Dermatitis, also called eczema, is an inflammation of the skin. It can have many causes and occur in many forms. Generally, dermatitis describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin.

Dermatitis is a common condition. It's not life-threatening, and it isn't contagious. But it can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. A combination of self-care steps and medications can help you treat dermatitis and its symptoms.

Signs and symptoms

There are several types of dermatitis, including:

• Contact dermatitis

• Neurodermatitis

• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Stasis dermatitis

• Atopic dermatitis

• Perioral dermatitis

Each has distinct signs and symptoms.

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