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Types of dermatitis

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Each type of dermatitis has different symptoms and tends to occur on a different part of the body. It's possible to have more than one type at a time.

Dermatitis also is called eczema. Symptoms include itchiness, scaly skin, a swollen rash, oozing blisters and dandruff-like scaling. The condition is not passed from person to person.

Learn about the symptoms of common types of dermatitis.