dermatitis

American  

[dur-muh-tahy-tis] / ˌdɜr məˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the skin.

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dermatitis British  

/ ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis Cultural  

1. An inflammation of the skin. Itching and redness are the basic symptoms of dermatitis, which has a variety of causes, including allergies and exposure of the skin to irritants, such as chemicals or sunlight.

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Etymology

Origin of dermatitis

First recorded in 1875–80; dermat- + -itis

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Example Sentences

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dermatitis

Enveda is also advancing a pill for atopic dermatitis that cleared patients’ skin in an early stage clinical trial.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Dr Kently says he's seen an exponential rise in a condition called perioral dermatitis in teens, which is related to the overuse of ingredients that strip skin barriers like exfoliating hydroxy acids and retinoids.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Apogee’s lead candidate, zumilokibart, is designed for patients with atopic dermatitis.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

About 16 million adults and 10 million children in the U.S. have atopic dermatitis, which is a form of eczema, according to the National Eczema Association.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026

“My dermatitis flares up when I become stressed. Matt, my medications. I don’t do so well when I skip them.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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