Skin Center				November 19, 2004
	Types of dermatitis   1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7      BACK   |     NEXT  Anatomy of your skin Dermatitis is an inflammation of your skin that usually involves swollen, red and itchy skin. Also called eczema, dermatitis can have many causes and occur in many forms. Sometimes, the open sores and fissures that can occur with dermatitis can become infected. Dermatitis primarily involves the top layer of your skin (epidermis). By Mayo Clinic staff 5/28/2004 DS00543 © 1998-2004 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.  A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.				Advertising and sponsorship policy
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