primary irritant dermatitis — irritant d … Medical dictionary
Dermatitis — Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) … Medical dictionary
dermatitis — n. an inflammatory condition of the skin caused by outside agents (compare eczema, an endogenous disease in which such agents do not play a primary role). Primary irritant dermatitis may occur in anyone who has sufficient contact with such… … The new mediacal dictionary
Dermatitis — Classification and external resources Dermatitis of the hand. ICD 10 L20 L … Wikipedia
Dermatitis de contacto — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Dermatitis de contacto Clasificación y recursos externos Aviso médico … Wikipedia Español
Irritant diaper dermatitis — Diaper rash Classification and external resources Unused disposable diaper ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
dermatitis — /derr meuh tuy tis/, n. Pathol. inflammation of the skin. [1875 80; DERMAT + ITIS] * * * or eczema Inflammation of the skin, usually itchy, with redness, swelling, and blistering. Causes and patterns vary. Contact dermatitis appears at the site… … Universalium
irritant — 1. Irritating; causing irritation. 2. Any agent with this action. primary i. a substance that causes inflammation and other evidence of irritation, particularly of the skin, on first contact or exposure, or as a … Medical dictionary
Irritant contact dermatitis — A rash brought about by constant irritation from a substance. For example, anyone who washes their hands many times a day can develop dish pan hands. Another example is in young children who lick their lips repeatedly, resulting in an irritant… … Medical dictionary
diaper dermatitis — irritant dermatitis in the area in contact with the diaper in infants, sparing the skinfold areas, caused by a reaction to prolonged contact with urine and feces; it may be aggravated by friction or maceration, or by presence of soaps or other… … Medical dictionary