Who gets dermatitis?

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Who gets dermatitis?

Anyone – young and old – can get dermatitis. Some examples include:

  • Your baby can get cradle cap and diaper rash.
  • Atopic dermatitis (eczema) usually begins in childhood, but anyone at any age can get it.
  • Anyone can get contact dermatitis as it just involves skin to substance contact.
  • Individuals with celiac disease are prone to dermatitis herpetiformis.

There are several factors that put you at risk of getting dermatitis. Some examples include:

Atopic dermatitis risk factors include:

  • A family history of dermatitis, hay fever or asthma.
  • Being female.
  • Being African-American.

Contact dermatitis risk factors include:

  • If you work around chemicals such as in a factory, restaurant or garden.

Periorificial dermatitis risk factors include:

  • Being female.
  • Being ages 15 to 45.

Dyshidrotic dermatitis risk factors include:

  • If you sweat a lot.
  • Prolonged exposed to water and/or irritants.
  • If you live in a warmer climate.

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