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Dermatitis: Conditions
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Digital dermatitis is a highly contagious, erosive, and proliferous infection of cow hooves. Morbidity within a herd can be greater than 90 percent, and the infection can affect any breed or age group and spreads rapidly from newly acquired animals. The condition was first seen in European countries, but during the last decade it has spread across the dairy-producing areas of the USA.
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Atopic dermatitis indicates a hypersensitivity to something in the environment and may occur together with symptoms of asthma or hay fever. This condition is usually genetic, and may ... be particularly severe during the winter months. Like dyshidrotic dermatitis, it is not limited to the hands. It can affect just about any area of the body, although it usually affects the skin in the bend of the elbow and the back of the knees.
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Contact dermatitis is a reaction, which occurs when skin comes in contact with certain substances. Two mechanisms exist by which substances can cause skin inflammation - Irriatation (Irritant contact dermatitis) or Allergic reaction (Allergic contact dermatitis). Common irritants include soap, detergents, acids, alkalis and organic solvents (as are present in nail varnish remover). Contact dermatitis is most often seen around the hands or areas that touched or were exposed to the irritant/ allergen . Contact dermatitis of the feet ... exists but differs in that it is due to the warm, moist conditions in the shoes and socks.
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Cercarial dermatitis is a patchy red pinpoint skin rash that is associated with itching on the parts of the body that have been exposed in water. Usually, this condition is not severe. The itchiness and the rash stays for just a short time then disappear without treatment. After exposure, itching occurs within 48 hours and […]
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Nummular dermatitis consists of distinctive coin-shaped red patches that are most commonly seen on the legs, hands, arms, and torso. It is more common in men than women and the peak age of onset is between 55 and 65. Living in a dry environment or taking very hot showers can cause this condition.
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With time, atopic dermatitis usually improves. For most children, the condition tends to go away by the teenage years, but the dry skin associated with the disease may remain. Occasionally, eczema may flare up in later years during times of stress or exposure to irritants.
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