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- What is dermatitis?
- Symptoms of dermatitis
- Causes of dermatitis
- Prevention of dermatitis
- Risk factors for dermatitis
- Complications of dermatitis
- When to see a doctor about dermatitis
- Diagnosis of dermatitis
- Conventional treatment of dermatitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of dermatitis
- Living with dermatitis
- Caring for someone with dermatitis
There are a number of risk factors that are more likely to predispose a person to develop dermatitis:
- Age - a high proportion of dermatitis cases seen by doctors occur in infants and young children. Approximately 50% of all dermatitis cases occur in infants under the age of one and about 70% of all dermatitis cases occur in children under the age of five
- Exposure to allergens - certain allergens can cause dermatitis to occur, either for the first time, or to aggravate it in people with an existing allergic reaction to certain allergens
- Exposure to irritants - certain irritants can cause dermatitis to occur, either for the first time, or to aggravate it in people with an existing reaction to certain irritants
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- Family history - children born to parents who have any form of dermatitis (or asthma or allergic rhinitis) are much more likely to be at risk for developing dermatitis either in childhood or later in life
- Low humidity - people living in an environment with a low humidity climate are more likely to be at risk for developing dermatitis, as the dryness in the air can dry out the top layers of the skin, leaving it open to developing dermatitis
- Nutrient deficiencies - recent research suggests that certain deficiencies in certain nutrients may be a risk factor for the development of dermatitis. Specifically, research suggests that deficiency in the omega-3 essential fatty acids can cause dermatitis to occur and this deficiency starts with the pregnant and lactating mother, who if she is deficient in these nutrients, can risk her child developing dermatitis (or other allergic disorders such as hay fever) as a result
- Stress - studies show that stress can aggravate dermatitis or initiate it in infants, children and adults
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< 4: prevention 6: complications > Last reviewed: 15 January 2010 || Last updated: 15 January 2010
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
