Simply, Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin which covers a wide variety of ailments, Contact, Irritant, Nummular, Atopic, Seborrheic, and Stasis are the different forms of Dermititis.
Contact:
Includes all allergic reactions and is a red rash on the skin, examples include a poison ivy contact, or exposure to formaldehyde, pinpointing the exact cause can be difficult.
Irritant:
Caused when a harsh substance irritates the skin by repeatedly irritating it, this can include excessive hand washing, very similar to chafing.
Nummular:
Coin shaped red rashes that are commonly seen on legs, arms,hands, and the torso, mostly found on men from 55-65 who live in a dry environment, or take many of hot showers.
Atopic:
Causes the skin to itch, scale, swell, and sometimes blister, mostly found on the face, neck, elbows, groin, knees, and ankles.
Seborrheic:
called cradle cap in infants, it appears on the face neck and groin. Is yellowish or reddish scaling. when on the scalp of adults it is known as dandruff.
Stasis:
caused by poor circulation in legs, leads to skin irritation, especially around the ankles. The poor circulation causes pooling of blood, fluid buildup, and swelling.
Treatment:
Plants with antihistamines are useful, they include Echinacea and any source of Vitamin C, Oranges or Grapefruit.
Poison Ivy:
A form of Dermatitis, it can be cured by any source of antihistamines, such as those that come from Echinacea or Stinging nettle.
Blisters:
Blisters are fluid filled bumps that look like bubbles on the skin caused by friction, cold or heat, bites, or intense pinching. They may also be caused by a disease. If the blister is small then wrap it and try to avoid the activity that caused it, if it's on a weight bearing area, cover it to relieve pressure. If it has been torn open, wash the area to avoid disease, and wrap it, if necessary use Mallow as a poultice.
Sources:
Understanding Dermatitis -- Diagnosis and Treatment. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2015.
Dermatitis: Contact Dermatitis, Nummular Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, and More. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2015.
REMEDIES FOR BLISTERS OR VESICLES IN FEET AND HANDS. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2015.
Understanding Dermatitis -- Diagnosis and Treatment. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2015.
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