Contact dermatitis happens when a substance touches ... The symptoms of dermatitis range from mild to severe. They can look different depending on what part of the body the condition affects.

If your contact dermatitis is severe or persistent, your doctor may recommend corticosteroid skin creams or ointments to reduce inflammation. Steroid creams are often available in low dose ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

Biopsy specimens from the labia majora and the vulva showed chronic dermatitis and lichen ... patch-tested with the North American Contact Dermatitis Group standard allergens, corticosteroids ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...