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Glossary: Dermatitis
 


Definition
A general term used to refer to eruptions or rashes on the skin.

Topics Related To Dermatitis
A Low IgE levelThe Condition
"...Also, high levels of IgE are found in people who have allergic reactions, asthma, atopic dermatitis, some types of cancer, and certain autoimmune diseases..."

Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever

Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
"...5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times/day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times/day in more severe cases..."

Asthma

Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
"...In a group of 320 children with atopic dermatitis, 55% had asthma..."

Biotin

As A Treatment
"...SKIN: Dermatitis, Eczema, Leiner's disease, Pallor, Psoriasis, Seborrhea..."

Biotin Requirement

The Condition
"...Severe biotin deficiency results in impaired functioning of the immune system, as well as a scaly dermatitis that resembles seborrhea (a condition characterized by reddened, oily scales on the face and scalp)..."

Colloidal Silver

As A Treatment
"...foot*, bad breath, bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea injury*, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, diabetes*, diarrhea*, digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*, eczema - various locations*, fibrositis, flu*, gastritis, gingivitis, gonorrhea*, gum recession, halitosis, hay..."

Constipation

The Condition
"...These "very delayed" reactions included constipation, wheezing, and dermatitis..."

Copper Deficiency

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Fatigue, paleness, skin sores, edema, slowed growth, hair loss, anorexia, diarrhea and dermatitis can be symptoms of copper insufficiency..."

Crude Coal Tar

As A Treatment
"...Coal tar is still used to treat a variety of skin disorders, particularly conditions where the skin is flaky and scaly ... Atopic dermatitis..."

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

The Condition
"Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a severe itchy, blistering skin disease caused by gluten intolerance..."

Diarrhea

The Condition
"...Individuals with sprue are likely to have a positive family history, history of diabetes or skin lesions (dermatitis herpetiformis) and have manifestations of panmalabsorption dating back to childhood or adolescence..."

Dry skin

The Condition
"Dry skin, at its worst, can be known as Dermatitis, Ichthyosis, or Eczema..."

Eclipta Alba

As A Treatment
"...Eclipta alba also has traditional external uses, such as athlete foot, eczema and dermatitis, on the scalp to address hair loss and the leaves have been used in the treatment of scorpion stings..."

Eczema

The Condition
"...Examples of eczema include dermatitis, allergic contact eczema, seborrheic eczema, and nummular eczema..."

Recommendation Test for Food Allergies
"...In cases of atopic dermatitis, eggs, milk, wheat, soy protein and peanuts are the most common offending foods..."

Effects of a High Fat Diet

The Condition
"...Increased consumption of omega-3 oils are recommended to help reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer and alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease..."

Fennel

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects; Counter-Indicators and Warnings Fennel may cause photodermatitis, contact dermatitis, and cross reactions..."

Fluoride Reduction/Avoidance

As A Treatment
"...Among hypersensitive individuals, fluoride toothpaste may cause or aggravate dermatitis (skin rash, usually near the mouth) or stomatitis (mouth ulcers, "canker sores")..."

Hives

Recommendation L-Tyrosine
"...5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times per day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times per day in more severe cases..."

Jewelweed

As A Treatment
"...The leaves and the juic from the stem of Jewelweed are used by herbalists to cure poison ivy and other plant induced rashes, as well as many other types of dermatitis..."

Kelp

As A Treatment
"...Dermatitis: 5 tablets daily helps in normalising the system and helps in replacing lost minerals..."

Migraine/Tension Headaches

Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
"...5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times/day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times/day in more severe cases..."

Psoriasis

Recommendation Vitamin D
"...There is a risk of facial dermatitis if the ointment is used on the face or neck, so application is only recommended for the trunk and limbs, and it is important that the hands are thoroughly washed after application to avoid..."

Ranunculus

Related Topic
"Ranunculus dermatitis: Type of dermatitis resulting from contact of skin with plants of the genus Ranunculus..."

Silicone Breast Implant Problems

The Condition
"...A full 70% of these thousand women had Sjogren's syndrome; 58% had Raynaud's phenomenon and 60% had dermatitis..."

Sinusitis

Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
"...5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times/day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times/day in more severe cases..."

Strongyloides stercoralis Infection

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms ... Dermatitis is produced by migration of the infective juveniles through the skin (cutaneous infection)..."

Sulfite Sensitivity

Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)
"...In another study, the following conditions responded to B12 use: Intractable asthma - 18 out of 20 patients improved; Chronic urticaria - 9/10 improved; Chronic contact dermatitis - 6/6 improved; Atopic dermatitis - 1/10 greatly improved and 5/10 moderately improved with 1000mcg IM once weekly for 4 weeks..."

Tea Tree oil

As A Treatment
"...It has been reported that allergic contact dermatitis to tea tree oil is commonly seen by Australian dermatologists [Medical Journal of Australia, February 21, 1994;160: p..."

Test for Inhalant Allergies

As A Treatment
"...Improved sleep quality because of less congestion, days without constant sneezing and blowing your nose, improved ability to exercise, and better control of your atopic dermatitis (eczema) are some of improvements you may gain from your allergy treatment plans..."

Tylophora

As A Treatment
"...Uses This plant has been traditionally used as a folk remedy in certain regions of India for the treatment of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, and dermatitis..."

Vitamin B2 Requirement

The Condition
"...Riboflavin is given for skin difficulties such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, and skin ulcers..."

Vitamin B3 Requirement

The Condition
"...Later symptoms include loss of appetite, dermatitis, diarrhea, mental changes, headaches, dizziness, aches, muscle tremors, beefy tongue, and digestive and mental/emotional disturbance..."

Vitamin B6 Requirement

The Condition
"...Severe B6 depletion may result in depression, nausea, vomiting, mucous membrane lesions, seborrheic dermatitis, peripheral neuritis, ataxia, hyperacusis, hyperirritability, altered mobility and alertness, abnormal head movements and convulsions..."

Vitamin B-Complex

As A Treatment
"...B-complex has been shown to be beneficial in the following conditions ... Dermatitis..."

Vulvodynia / Vestibulitis

The Condition
"...Vulvar pain due to skin conditions such as dermatitis, lichen sclerosis may be relieved with topical corticosteroids..."

Yeast / Candida Infection

The Condition
"...Skin ... Dermatitis..."





Last updated: Apr 07, 2008


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