occupational dermatitis

oc·cu·pa·tion·al dermatitis (ky-psh-nl)

n.

Contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to or irritation from substances normally encountered in an occupation.

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dermatitis (durmtī´tis),

n an inflammation of the skin.

dermatitis, allergic contact,

n the reaction of the skin to direct contact with a specific antigen. Poison ivy rash is a common example of an allergic contact dermatitis.

dermatitis, atopic

(ātō´pik),
n an atopic eczema characterized by the distinctive phenomenon of atopy, a familial related allergic response associated with IgE antibody.

dermatitis, contact,

n a delayed type of induced sensitivity (allergy) of the skin with varying degrees of erythema, edema, and vesiculation, resulting from cutaneous contact with a specific allergen. It is an occupational hazard in dentistry.

dermatitis herpetiformis

n dermatitis characterized by grouped, erythematous, papular, vesicular, pustular, or bullous lesions occurring in various combinations, often accompanied by vesicobullous and ulcerative lesions of the oral mucosa.

dermatitis infectiosa eczematoides (Engman's disease),

n a pustular eczematous eruption that frequently follows or occurs coincidentally with some pyogenic process.

dermatitis, occupational,

n a contact dermatitis associated with allergens found in the workplace.

dermatitis, radiation,

n an inflammation of the skin resulting from a high dose of radiation. The reaction varies with the quality and quantity of radiation used and is usually transitory.

dermatitis, seborrheic

n a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect the scalp, face, ears, armpits, breasts, and groin. Its symptoms include moist, greasy, or dry scaling and patches of yellowish crust. Although the cause is unknown, it can be treated with selenium sulfide shampoos, topical antibiotics, and topical and oral corticosteroids.

Dermatitis.