The document summarizes three common types of skin inflammation: 1) Atopic dermatitis (eczema) causes red, itchy rashes in skin folds and flex areas. It is caused by dry skin, genetics, immune issues, bacteria, and environment. Risk factors include infancy and family history of eczema or allergies. 2) Contact dermatitis causes rashes where the skin contacts irritants or allergens like poison ivy, metals, chemicals, cosmetics. 3) Seborrheic dermatitis affects oily areas with scaly patches and dandruff, caused by skin yeast and risk factors include health issues like HIV.

1. Atopic dermatitis
(eczema)
- red itchy rash and
commonly occurs at
skin flexes area like
inside the elbows,
behind the knees and
the front of the neck
- caused by dry skin,
gene, immune system
dysfunction, bacteria
on the skin and
environmental
conditions
- risk factor: age-
infancy, personal or
family history of
eczema, allergies, hay
fever or asthma
Contact dermatitis
- rash occurs on areas
of the body that have
come into contact with
substances that irritate
the skin or cause an
allergic reaction
- caused by the
substances like poison
ivy, jewelry containing
nickel, cleaning
products, cosmetics,
preservatives in creams
and lotions
- risk factor: occupation
Seborrheic dermatitis
– affects oily areas of
the body like the face,
upper chest and back as
scaly patches, red skin
and stubborn dandruff
- caused by a yeast in
the oil secretion on the
skin
- risk factor: health
conditions such as HIV
infection
an inflammation of the skin and
usually involves an itchy rash on
swollen, reddened skin

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3. - your skin becomes painful or
infected due to over scratching
- self-care steps without success
- losing sleep or disturbed your daily
routines
Apply cool, wet
compresses. Covering
the affected area with
bandages and
dressings can help
protect your skin and
prevent scratching.
Wear cotton clothing
can help you avoid
irritating the affected
area
Choose mild laundry
detergent. Because
your clothes, sheets
and towels touch your
skin, choose mild,
unscented laundry
products. Avoid fabric
softeners.
Avoid dry skin by
moisturizing your
skin. Routinely using
moisturizers can
reduce the severity of
atopic dermatitis.
Avoid irritants. For
contact dermatitis, try
to minimize contact
with the substance
that caused your rash.
Use stress
management
techniques. Emotional
stressors can cause
some types of
dermatitis to flare up.
Techniques such as
relaxation may help.
Take shorter baths or
showers. Limit your
baths and showers to
10 to 15 minutes. And
use warm, rather than
hot, water. Bath oil
also may be helpful.
Use non-soap
cleansers or gentle
soaps. Choose
fragrance-free non-
soap cleansers or mild
soaps. Some soap can
dry your skin.
Dry yourself
carefully. After
bathing, brush your
skin rapidly with the
palms of your hands,
or gently pat your skin
dry with a soft towel.
Moisturize your skin
after bath. While
your skin is still
damp, seal in
moisture with an oil
or cream.
Avoid rubbing and
scratching by covering
the itchy area with a
dressing. Trim nails and
wear gloves at night.