I just got diagnosed with dermatitis...Please help.?

I have dermatitis all over my body. Legs, feet, armpits, hands(real bad). Is this something that will go away soon or by itself? What is the best way to deal with it, and is it spreadable to other people? My wife is pregnant and I don't want it to affect her. I went to my doctor and he just gave me a stereroid and anti itch pills. I feel a little left in the dark about it. Can anyone help me please?

From what I understand, dermatitis is usually like an "allergic" reaction on the skin. Did you switch to a new laundry soap? From what I know, doctors will perscribe creams to help it go away...it's usually pretty simple and disappears very fast.

here's some info for you:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...

I don't believe it's contagious, but I'm not 100% sure about that. Sounds like your doctor is kind of a jerk.... :)

feel better.

Ring NHS Direct. They will give you the information you need.

Apply cod liver oil, vitamin E oil, or aloe vera gel to affected areas.

Take chickweed, dandelion, red clover, Redmond clay, and yellow dock in capsule form.

You should change your lifestyle into healthy eating&exercise regularly,drink a lot of water,fruits&vegetables as a cleansing diets 5-8meals a day,even w/ your hygiene...Get well Zoom

i have got the same as you, i have had myn years , it has cleared up a little, it is only on my legs know. it is not catchable, so your wife will be fine, i have tried all sorts of creams and pills but nothing seems to work, you must keep it dry, and they do suggest sunbathing, it drys it up , but its the wrong time of year for that so keep applying the cream that your doctor gave you and good luck...

Don't use soap.

I will give you some very simple advice, that works. Stop using all soaps on your body... and do not take hot showers, or hot baths. Believe me this will really help. Just take showers, using just water and do not use soap, not even under your arms. Stop using all soaps which are really not good for our skin anyways. After about 2 weeks most of your itching should go away and your skin should return to normal. Don't rub your skin, and do use anti-itch products. Be kind to your skin, it is begging to be pampered. By the way, when you stop using soap, you will probably think you will begin to smell, this is not true, simply bathing or showering with water will be enough.

Dermatitis is basically a rash. I would introduce a high-potency mutivitamin supplement with additional amounts of vitamin C,E and Zinc. At the the same time vitamin E oil may be applied to rashes. Also if you like you can take an Oatmeal bath. 2 cups of regular oatmeal and 2 quarts of water cook together fo 15 min. put mixture into a cloth bag, preferably cotton, and tie a string tightly around top. Then fill tub half full with warm water use bag of oatmeal as a washcloth(no soap), squeezing the gruel out while soaking in the tub. Try an oatmeal bath for 3-4 days and by the 5th day the rash should have subsided