What are the symptoms of dermatitis?

Hello Claire, The main symptoms of dermatitis are getting rates on the skin, itching and scaly skin. Commonly, face and hands are affected but it can happen anywhere. If you do not treat it on time, the symptoms can get worse. You can have discharge from the skin, and can get fever as well. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Eczema-(contact-dermatitis)/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Hi, The most common symptom is rash on the skin. There will be irritation on the affected area. The skin will appear inflamed, or red. The skin may be looked cracked as well. Please go through the link below, it will give you an insight. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dermatitis-symptoms

Uncontrollable itchiness. Special lotions or ointment prescribed by the Dermatologist will work and will relieve the itchiness. However, it will still occur. The person must know how to refrain from scratching the affected area otherwise, it will not heal up and might end with open wounds with puss because of scratching.

Rashes and itchy skin. It usually occurs when the skin gets contact with a meta. My husband has contact dermatitis so he can't wear eyeglasses with metal stem not metal buckles in belts.

Excessive redness and itchiness to a large portion of the body or skin.