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Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a common skin condition which usually causes dry, itchy skin. It can sometimes cause a rash, blisters or peeling skin.

Learn more about the different types of dermatitis — such as eczema and nappy rash — using the links below.

Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation from contact with allergens or irritants, causing redness and itching. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Cradle cap

Cradle cap is yellowish, greasy scaly patches that form on young babies’ scalps. It’s common and harmless. Learn more about cradle cap treatments.

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease) is a skin rash that's associated with coeliac disease. Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis.

Eczema

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) may cause red, itchy and dry skin. Find out the causes of eczema and how to treat it, including avoiding triggers.

Nappy rash

Most babies will get nappy rash at some point in their first 18 months. Find out more, including how to recognise, treat and prevent nappy rash.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis can occur on the scalp, face or torso or in areas that produce an oily substance known as sebum. Learn more about it here.

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