Dermatitis

Dermatitis is condition characterized by inflammation of the skin with an itchy rash on swollen, reddened skin and in some cases blistering may occur, having various causes and occurs in many forms. Rashes can be mild or severe.  Dermatitis is a common condition that’s not contagious or dangerous, but it can cause uneasiness and make the patient self-conscious. Dermatitis can be Acute or Chronic or may be both.

1. Atopic dermatitis: causes the skin to itch, scale, swell, and sometimes blister is predominantly there in children; inherited in Families and is often associated with allergies, asthma and stress.
2. Contact dermatitis: The skin develops a pink or red rash, which usually itches. Causes may be irritant or allergic conditions commonly it includes chemical irritants like detergents, soaps, some synthetic fibers, nail polish remover, anti-perspirants, and formaldehyde and some plants like chrysanthemums, daffodils and tulips.
3. Nummular dermatitis: It represents coin-shaped red plaques, most commonly seen on the legs, hands, arms, and torso. More frequent in men than women and the peak age of onset is between 55 and 65. Living in dry environment or very hot showers results in such condition.
4. Seborrhoeic dermatitis: This type consists of greasy, yellowish, or reddish scaling on the scalp and other hairy areas, as well as on the face or genitals, and in skin creases along the nose, under the breasts, and elsewhere. It may be aggravated by stress or due to irritation from toxic substances produced by malassezia yeasts

Actual Cause is not known but combination of Environmental and hereditary factors can be the reason.

• Allergic or sensitive skin
• Exposure to an irritant.

• Age and familial predisposition.
• Allergy dust mites, pets, pollens, mold, and dandruff.
• Stress and Strain makes the symptoms worse.
• Climate and physiological factors like heat, cold, moisture.
• Food items like dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, wheat.
• Various other causes are like chemicals, plant material, cosmetics, clothing, infectious organisms and certain Drugs.
• During pregnancy or in the menstrual cycle hormonal changes can worsen the symptoms of Dermatitis.

According to Ayurveda Dermatitis results due to incorrect diet and lifestyle, which disturbs the digestion and aggravates Pitta Dosha (Fire). Pitta manifests in the skin and causes the heating, toxins known as Ama get accumulated and then these toxins accumulate in body tissues, infecting them at a deep level and causing Dermatitis.

Common symptoms of Dermatitis are:

• Redness on skin.
• Inflammation of skin.
• Itching in the skin.
• Dry and flaky skin.
• Rough and thickened skin.
• Itchy blisters appears
• Lichenification – a leathery, thicker skin area appearing in response to scratching.
• Tiny fluid filled blisters may be seen under the skin “vesicle.
• When the blisters burst, either by themselves or because of scratching, and the fluid oozes on to the surface of the skin.
• Crusts or scabs formed when the fluid dries.

Depending on the type:

• Intense itching specifies atopic dermatitis.
• Greyish, yellow scales in and around the ears, on the scalp, or near the eyebrows signal seborrheic dermatitis. In infants, this is called Cradle cap.
• A red rash limited to a certain area indicates exposure to an irritant. This may be contact dermatitis.
• Red, itchy, circular patches of crushed skin signifies nummular dermatitis. It is predominant in old people with dry skin, or people living in dry areas.
• In newborns, a thick and yellowish scalp rash is rarely supplemented by diaper rash.

The good news is that Dermatitis is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.

Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.

If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Dermatitis yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other skin related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Dermatitis is what you are having or any other related disease.

As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Dermatitis is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.

Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.

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