#dermatitis
- Acrodermatitis — An inflammatory, chronic, or acute dermatological disorder localized exclusively or predominantly on the extremities of the body (hands, feet, fingers), manifesting as cutaneous lesions, erythema, or vesicles.
- Antiseborrheic — Combating or reducing the excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands; a cosmetic product or pharmaceutical preparation formulated to regulate the lipid activity of the scalp and skin. It acts locally by deeply cleansing pores, reducing inflammation, and inhibiting the proliferation of microorganisms associated with seborrheic dermatitis, restoring the natural balance of the epidermis.
- Pastern dermatitis — A popular veterinary term synonymous with 'ariceală', denoting eczematous dermatitis in horses located at the pastern crease of the hoof. In botany, it is the common name for certain medicinal plants or weeds with stems or fruits covered in coarse hairs, tiny spines, or hooks (such as Medicago species), traditionally used in empirical treatments for skin disorders.
- Atopic — Pertaining to atopy, referring to atopy, or characterized by a hereditary predisposition to develop immediate allergic hypersensitivity reactions (such as dermatitis, asthma, or rhinitis) upon contact with common environmental allergens. Clinically, it describes skin that is extremely dry, sensitive, and prone to severe pruritus.
- Atopy — A hereditary or constitutional predisposition of an individual to develop immediate hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, upon contact with common environmental allergens such as pollen, dust, or certain foods. This genetic condition manifests clinically through related disorders including atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, or urticaria.