The most common treatment for severe contact dermatitis is with corticosteroid tablets, ointments or creams, which diminish the immune attack and resulting inflammation. The irony is that urushiol, in the absence of the immune attack, would be harmless. Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. Often develops in people who have hay fever or asthma or that have family members with these conditions. Most commonly displayed during infanthood, usually disappering by the age of 3 or 4.
Treatment is similar to that of contact dermatitis.
See also Ezcema . An inflammation of the upper layers of the skin where scales appear on the scalp, face and sometimes in other areas. Usually more common in cold weather and often runs in families. Stasis Dermatitis A chronic redness, scaling, warmth and swelling on the lower legs. Often results in dark brown skin due to a pooling of blood and fluid under the skin, thus usually displayed by those with varicose veins and edema .