Dermatitis 05
Dermatitis 05 : Medicine. Dermatitis is an inflammation of the dermis and epidermis (the skin). Symptoms include a rash, blisters, sores, lesions, itching or cracked skin. The term eczema is also used for this condition. Do not confuse this term with dermatosis, which is a much broader term for skin disease. Additional Info: Dermatitis is often broken into subcategories: (1) Contact dermatitis - irritation that arises from direct contact with a material. This can be an immune response (such as an allergic reaction to latex) or a direct toxic effect. (2) Atopic dermatitis - is often found in the face, elbow and knee flexures of infants; symptoms tend to disappear with age. MSDS Relevance: Failure to use proper skin protection (gloves, aprons etc.) can result in irritation or even poisoning by absorption of the material through the skin (See: Dermal Toxicity). Even substances you might think that are rather harmless, such as sawdust, can dry and irritate your skin. Always use properly selected gloves and appropriate protective clothing when working with hazardous materials. See also: Dermal, Dermal Toxicity, Dermatosis, Erythema, Urticaria
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