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Dermatitis is a skin condition, and is a description generally used to refer to the inflammation of the skin.

Usually, most types of dermatitis are distinguished by a red, or pink rash that itches. This itchy, and uncomfortable skin irritation may be prevented by avoiding the source of irritation; however if the irritant cannot be completely evaded, the patient should wear gloves and other protective clothing at times when exposure is expected to occur.

Different Types Of Dematitis

There are many types of dermatitis, and these are as follows:

- Contact dermatitis: Refers to an allergic reaction to something that irritates the skin and is manifested by one or more lines of red, swollen, blistered skin that may itch or be watery. This commonly appears within 48 hours after coming into contact with a substance to which the skin is sensitive. The condition is more common in adults than in children.

- Atopic dermatitis is characterized by itching, scaling, swelling, and sometimes blistering. In early childhood it is called infantile eczema and is characterized by redness, oozing, and crusting. It is usually found on the face, inside the elbows, and behind the knees.

- Stasis dermatitis: This type is distinguished by scaly, greasy-appearing skin on the lower legs and around the ankles. Stasis dermatitis generally affects the inner side of the calf.

- Nummular dermatitis: Also referred to as nummular eczematous dermatitis or nummular eczema, this condition affects the arms, hands, legs, and buttocks of men and women older than 55 years of age. This persistent and inflamed rash forms circular, mostly itchy, patches and is typified by flares and periods of inactivity.

- Seborrheic dermatitis: This type may either be dry or moist, and is distinguished by greasy scales and yellowish crusts on the scalp, eyelids, face, external surfaces of the ears, under-arms, breasts, and groin.

Diagnosing This Itchy Skin Condition

According to dermatologists, the proper diagnosis of dermatitis is done on the basis of how the rash looks and where it's located. The physician may scrape off a small piece of affected skin for microscopic examination, or may ask the patient to discontinue using any potential irritants that have recently come into contact with the affected area. Around two weeks after the rash disappears, the patient may resume using the substances, one at a time, until the condition recurs, and removing the substance most recently added should eradicate the irritation.

Effective Herbal Treatments

Some natural and herbal ingredients can be very helpful in treating this skin condition. Among the recommended herbs are:

- Chamomile.

This herb has been utilized for centuries, and taken orally, to reduce flatulence and/or diarrhea, to alleviate stomach upset, to alleviate travel sickness, to produce mild sedation, to eradicate or reduce restlessness and irritability, to treat common colds, fevers and cough, for liver and gallbladder complaints, and to increase appetite. This potent herb has also been used topically to lessen the inflammation of the skin, mouth, and throat; to ease nasal inflammation and discharge; and to treat wounds and burns.

- Evening primrose.

This herb, which is also called Oenothera biennis, oil of evening primrose, scabish, king's cureall, night willow herb, sun drop, and fever plant,. has been known to be efective in treating heart and circulatory diseases, breast disorders, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol, diabetic neuropathy, post-viral fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, asthma, , eczema and other skin ailments, zinc deficiency, and cancer.

- Burdock root (Arctium lappa) and Calendula (Calendula officinalis) ointment.

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