The document discusses dermatitis, which is inflammation of the skin that causes itching, redness, swelling and other symptoms. It defines dermatitis, lists its etiological factors such as chemicals, biological agents, compounds and drugs. The document outlines the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of dermatitis, including dry skin, blisters and itchiness. It also covers the diagnostic evaluation and management of dermatitis through topical corticosteroids, antibiotics and antihistamines. Complications like infections and chronic itchiness are also mentioned.

1. DERMATITIS
MR. DINESH SINGH
NURSING TUTOR
ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING
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2. OBJECTIVES
• Introduction of the Dermatitis.
• Define the Dermatitis.
• Explain the etiological factors of Dermatitis.
• Enlist the pathophysiology of Dermatitis.
• State the clinical manifestations of Dermatitis.
• Discuss the management of Dermatitis.
• Describe the complications of Dermatitis.
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4. INTRODUCTION
Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation caused by immune system,
genetic, environment, exposure. With symptoms, patients skin will typically look
dry, swollen, and discolored.
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5. DEFINITION
1. According to Brunner and Suddhart:
Dermatitis is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, causing itching, blisters,
redness, swelling, and often oozing, scabbing, and scaling.
2. According to Lewis:-
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin and which are commonly swollen,
reddened and irritatingly itchy.
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6. ETIOLOGY
1. Chemical
• Acid
• Solvents
2. Biological
• Urine
• Faeces
• Toxins
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7. 1. Chemical
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8. 2. Biological
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9. 3. Compounds
• Poison
• Synthetics
• Industrial chemicals
4. Drugs
• Penicillin
• Metals
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10. 3. Compounds
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12. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Etiology/Risk factors
Inflammatory reaction in skin
Eruption of skin
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13. Erthema, vesicles, pruritis will occur
Continuous irritation and scratching over the skin
Long term irritation
Thickening of the skin
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14. CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
• Itchiness (pruritus)
• Dry Skin
• Blisters
• Flaking skin (Dandruff)
• Thickened skin
• Bumps in hair follicles
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15. DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
• History collection
• Physical examination
• Skin biopsy
• Allergy skin test
• Complete blood count
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16. MANAGEMENT
1. Medical management
• Topical corticosteroids : Corticosteroids is a anti-inflammatory and also suppress
the immune response. Example: Dexamethasone
• Topical Antibiotic Therapy: Inhibition of inflammation caused by bacteria rather
than a direct bactericidal effect. Example: Ciprofloxacin
• Anti-Histamine: to inhibition of allergic reaction. Example: Avil.
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17. 2. Nursing management
• Assess the skin systematically, look for areas of irritant and allergic contact.
• Apply topical steroid creams or ointments.
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18. COMPLICATIONS
• Fever
• Chronic itchy
• Skin infections
• Irritant hand dermatitis
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Sleep problems
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19. SUMMARY
So today session we have discussed about the dermatitis is a inflammation of
the skin due to etiological factors (chemical, biological, compounds, drugs) and
includes the clinical manifestation (Itchiness, dry skin, Blisters, Flaking skin and
medical management of dermatitis is the Topical corticosteroids, Topical Antibiotic
Therapy, Anti-Histamine and complications of dermatitis Fever, Chronic itchy,
Irritant hand dermatitis, Sleep problems.
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20. RECAPTULATION
• What is dermatitis.
• What all are the etiological factors
• What are the clinical manifestation
• What is management of dermatitis.
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21. CONCLUSION
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22. ASIGNMENT TOPIC
Types of dermatitis, home remedies, nursing diagnosis and health education.
Submit on 10/08/2022
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23. REFERENCES
 Brunner and Suddarth’s “textbook of medical-surgical nursing” “10th edition, published by “Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Brenda Bare”.
 PR Ashalatha, G. Deepa “textbook of Anatomy and physiology” Fourth edition” published by “Jaypee Brothers”.
 Linda S. Williams, Paula D. Hopper “textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing” “Third edition” Published by F.A.
Davis 2007.
 Priscilla LeMone, Karen Burke, Gerene Bauldoff “textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing” “Fifth edition”
“published by Julie Levin Alexander”.
• Lewis Dirksen Heitkemper Bucher, textbook of medical surgical nursing second south Asia edition, volume 1.
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