Dermatitis

Pronunciation: /dɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/

Definitions of dermatitis

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the skin

Example Sentences

A1 Dermatitis is a skin condition that causes redness and itching.

A2 My brother has been diagnosed with dermatitis on his hands.

B1 Proper skincare can help manage dermatitis flare-ups.

B2 The dermatologist prescribed a cream to treat my dermatitis.

C1 Chronic dermatitis can be a challenging condition to live with.

C2 Research is ongoing to find new treatments for severe cases of dermatitis.

Examples of dermatitis in a Sentence

formal Dermatitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin.

informal My sister has dermatitis, so she has to be careful about what skincare products she uses.

slang I heard that new lotion is great for clearing up dermatitis flare-ups.

figurative Dealing with toxic people is like having dermatitis - it's irritating and hard to get rid of.

Grammatical Forms of dermatitis

• plural: dermatitises
• comparative: more dermatitic
• superlative: most dermatitic
• present tense: develops
• future tense: will develop
• perfect tense: has developed
• continuous tense: is developing
• singular: dermatitis
• positive degree: dermatitis
• infinitive: to dermatitize
• gerund: dermatitizing
• participle: dermatitized

Origin and Evolution of dermatitis

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dermatitis' originated from the Greek words 'derma' meaning skin and 'itis' meaning inflammation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe inflammation of the skin, the term dermatitis has evolved to encompass a broader range of skin conditions characterized by redness, itching, and swelling.