A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. It is sometimes associated with other allergic disorders that affect the respiratory system, such as asthma or hay fever.
Causes of Dermatitis, Allergic
Possibly an inherited and may be related to immune-system overactivity.
Signs and Symptoms of Dermatitis, Allergic
Symptoms include: itching rash in areas where heat and moisture are retained, such as skin creases of elbows, knees, neck, face, hands, feet, groin, genitals and around the anus, dry, thickened skin, uncontrolled scratching, chronic fatigue from sleep deprivation due to severe itching.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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