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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
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Last reviewed: 15 January 2010 || Last updated: 15 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Eczema Association of Australasia (Australia)
- Australiasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (Australia)
- St Vincent's Hospital - Hand Dermatitis (Australia)
- NZ Dermatological Society (NZ)
- National Eczema Society (UK)
- Eczema Awareness, Support and Education (Canada)
- National Library of Medicine - Rashes (USA)
- National Eczema Association (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
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.
