There are varied types of skin problems which can well be termed as dermatitis, just on the basis that they show some common symptoms. One of the most common of signs is inflammation which is a very prominent characteristic of dermatitis. The part of skin which is affected by dermatitis shows signs of redness plus it gets swollen and itchy. Some many like to describe as the part of the skin which has been burned by hot water. Apart from redness and itchy the skin tends to show blisters with fluid secretion. With constant itchiness many tend to inflate the situation by scratching it further. This may lead many into a dilemmaabout their appearances causing more emotional stress to the person suffering from dermatitis.

Some of the main causes for dermatitis many include allergies and heredity. There are many people whose skin is sensitive which makes them prone to allergies just by touching or coming in contact with an object or substance which may trigger the allergy. Add to this other causes of dermatitis which may include environmental pollutants and irritants.

Apart from touching or atmospheric reasons, leading todermatitisanother important reason which causes dermatitis is stress, both in terms of physical or emotional stress. This may vary from person to person. Though dermatitis in not contagious and it cannot spread to other people except for contact dermatitis, which is the most common type of dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis also known as allergies is the most common type which is caused by an irritant which comes in contact with ones skin further leading to a reaction in the form of a rash.

Eczema is another type of dermatitis which can be easily treated with the use of lotions. These lotions are not everyday lotion, but lotions which are particularly designed to fight against the infection. These lotions contain hydrocortisone which needs to be applied over the affected part of the skin.

The above two are the most common dermatitis types except for Neurodermatitis, Stasis dermatitis, Periorial dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis which are other typesof dermatitis. No matter what the type it is always advisable to take medicines and lotions only and in accordance to prescription.