dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, a catch-all term for a group of skin conditions that result in a rash. These rashes are generally a result of an allergic reaction. Dermatitis can be placed into groups depending on what type of allergen the response is caused by. Eczema is the best known type of skin condition in this category. The one common symptom to the entire category is characterized by redness of skin and an itchy sensation.