How to Use dermatitis in a Sentence

dermatitis

noun
  • This eye cream can be used on any skin type – and even by those who suffer from eczema or dermatitis.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
  • There are some in this mix that have been reported to cause contact dermatitis.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 21 Aug. 2017
  • Since there's no cure for atopic dermatitis, your best defense against flare-ups is a steady skin-care routine.
    — Talia Abbas, SELF, 14 May 2018
  • Atopic dermatitis on the face can seem like an itchy, frustrating nightmare.
    — Jessie Van Amburg, Health, 18 Dec. 2023
  • That is, in essence, the social media story of atopic dermatitis.
    — Virginia Savova, STAT, 6 Dec. 2019
  • Allergic contact dermatitis could also give you a scaly itchy rash on your scalp.
    — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020
  • There have been a few reports that a bite from one could cause dermatitis, although bites seem uncommon.
    — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, 15 June 2018
  • Everyone was talking about maskne and dermatitis, and even my skin was acting up.
    — Blake Newby, Essence, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Research hasn’t yet shown what the best mental health resources are for people with atopic dermatitis.
    — American College Of Lifestyle Medicine, EverydayHealth.com, 28 June 2024
  • Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes itchy, dry skin.
    — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
  • One study found that about 30% of people with atopic dermatitis may have a soy allergy.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
  • There have also been rare instances of skin rash and allergic dermatitis.
    — Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2022
  • When absorbed through the skin, methanol can lead to migraines, nausea and skin problems such as eczema and dermatitis.
    — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Atopic dermatitis can also present as small bumps filled with fluid which break when scratched—and lead to painful infections.
    — Talia Abbas, SELF, 7 Jan. 2019
  • More specifically, atopic dermatitis makes the skin look red in lighter-skinned people.
    — Jessie Van Amburg, Health, 18 Dec. 2023
  • They also have been reported to cause dermatitis.
    — Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Baby wipes that contain preservatives have been found to cause contact dermatitis in adults who use them.
    — Corey Whelan, Health.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • People came down with itchy dermatitis from walking through the floodwaters.
    — Annie Gowen, Niko Kommenda and Saiyna Bashir, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The derm adds that those with seborrheic dermatitis should also steer clear of tape-ins.
    — Tayler Adigun, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Yeast infections, also known as yeast dermatitis, occur when there is an overgrowth of yeast on a dog's skin or in its ears.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Atopic dermatitis can also present as small bumps filled with fluid that break when scratched—leading to painful infections.
    — Talia Abbas, SELF, 7 Jan. 2019
  • Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common forms of eczema.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Evans points to sebaceous dermatitis as a specific example, which is caused by a yeast that grows on the scalp.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Was digital dermatitis a real issue on the farm?
    — Emma Veidt, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
  • That bacteria paired with the aforementioned dirt and oil can lead to breakouts and even dermatitis in some cases.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That bacteria paired with the aforementioned dirt and oil can lead to breakouts and even dermatitis in some cases.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
  • These medications are used less now because the itch in atopic dermatitis does not appear to be histamine-based.
    — Kevin Boyd, M.d., Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2023
  • The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (AD), which presents as itchy and severely dry skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • Seasonal flares like eczema, hand dermatitis and chapped lips also become more common.
    — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The first sign is usually atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema that often appears before a child’s first birthday.
    — Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026

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