dermatitis

Definition

An inflammation of the skin, often characterized by redness, swelling, and irritation, which probiotics may help soothe or prevent.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'derma' (skin) and the suffix '-itis' (denoting inflammation), a medical term coined in the late 18th century to classify various inflammatory skin conditions.

In the news

The article discusses how probiotics are increasingly used in skincare products to treat inflammatory conditions like dermatitis by balancing the skin's microbiome.

Meet probiotics, the skincare ingredient changing the way we think about skin health

Charlotte Observer

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