Meaning & use
dermatitis
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Inflammation of the skin, typically causing redness, itching, and swelling.
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Contact with the plant's sap gave her a case of dermatitis on her arms.
The dermatologist prescribed a cream to treat his eczema-related dermatitis.
A note on using this word
A general medical term covering many specific skin conditions (such as contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis) rather than one exact cause.
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