The word dermatitis is of Greek origin composed of lexical elements such as "derma" which comes from "dermatos" which means "skin" or "skin" and the suffix "itis" which refers to "inflammation". Dermatitis is a medical term that describes an inflammation or swelling of the skin, which is usually characterized by severe itching, irritation and different lesions on the skin such as pustules or blisters, and then a scab or cover forms on top of them. It should be noted that dermatitis should not be confused with other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, candidiasis, among others.
Dermatitis manifests itself when the structure of the skin is damaged, deteriorates or when those defense mechanisms are destabilized by external agents, which among them we can mention: skin abrasion, irritants, work environment, sensitizers. This condition appears as an itch or itch in addition to a reddish irritation on the skin. Almost always the appearance of dermatitis has to do with the time it has been suffered, for example the acute one may bring scabs, blisters and lichenification.
There are several types of dermatitis that are related to the causative agent, in the majority of cases, these are; by contact is that allergic reaction by contact with a certain substance; the irritant occurs when in contact with chemical products; the professional is the one produced by contact or exposure to an agent in the workplace; and finally atopic dermatitis, which is more common in childhood and is often accompanied by asthma and fever.
