Dermatitis

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Dermatitis
Classification and external resources
ICD-9 692.9
MeSH D003872

Dermatitis is a blanket term meaning any "inflammation of the skin" (e.g. rashes etc.). There are several different types. Usually all of them have in common an allergic reaction to specific allergens. The term may be used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema.

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