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

Example Sentences

Sanofi says amlitelimab continues to have potential to be a meaningful and convenient option for patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He said the condition was sometimes mistaken for eczema, dermatitis or dry skin, and that "understanding the tell-tale signs is crucial".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The drug “continues to deliver growth in established indications” such as asthma and atopic dermatitis, analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Most of the medications included so far treat everyday conditions like atopic dermatitis, migraine, obesity and fertility.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

“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