What is Dermatitis?
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Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
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Tags: dermatitis, irritation
How do you know if you have dermatitis and what kind of treatment options are there?
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Dermatitis
If you have red and/or scaly skin, you have dermatitis. Treatments of course depend on the specific diagnosis. Atopic dermatitis is an extremely common, itchy skin condition that responds to corticosteroid creams. If you happen to have a fungal infection called tinea that can look like atopic dermatitis, you would be making the fungal infection worse by applying steroid creams. If you are suffering from a dermatitis, I would encourage you to consult a dermatologist for an accurate...
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Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist