dermatitis

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by inflammation or swelling of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and rashes.

  - "She was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis as a child."
  - "His dermatitis was triggered by exposure to sunlight."

• Noun

  The medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.

  - "He went to the dermatologist for a mole check."
  - "She is studying dermatology in medical school."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dermatitis
ceratitis , dermatositis , hepatitis

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Variants

List of all variants of dermatitis that leads to same result
dermatitides , dermatitis , dermatitises

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Forms

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Acute dermatitis, Chronic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word derma (skin) and -itis (inflammation)

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Trivia

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1. Dermatitis affects about 10-20% of the population in industrialized countries.

2. The word 'dermatitis' comes from the Greek words derma (skin) and -itis (inflammation).

3. There are over 3,000 different types of dermatitis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eczema: A type of dermatitis characterized by red, itchy patches of skin that may blister or weep.

2. Psoriasis: A chronic autoimmune condition that causes red, scaly patches to form on the skin.

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Culture

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Dermatitis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages and ethnicities. It can be caused by various factors, including genetics, environmental factors, and allergens. In literature, dermatitis has been used as a symbol of suffering and isolation. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the character Smerdyakov is described as having a 'loathsome, leprous skin' that reflects his inner ugliness.

How to Memorize "dermatitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, itchy rash covering the skin. Visualize the sensation of scratching the itch and the relief when the itch subsides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dermatitis' with the image of a red, itchy rash. Remember that it is a condition that affects the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dermatitis: Discomfort, Redness, Many Itchy Spots' to remember the definition of the word.

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