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Dermatitis is a common condition in clinical practice and impairs thequality of life. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition is ratherchallenging as the disorder is multifactorial in respect of etiopathogenesis.Moreover, many skin diseases can mimic dermatitis, posing problems indifferential diagnosis. The diagnosis of dermatitis is predominantly clinical.Management of dermatitis entails the frequent use of moisturisers,minimizing the exposure to allergens and irritants, topical corticosteroidsand steroid-sparing agents, phototherapy, and systemic medications.These treatments should be tailored to the needs of the individual patient.This book, “Dermatitis – A Contemporary Approach in Primary CarePractice”, is primarily aimed to empower the primary care physiciansto diagnose and manage dermatitis in their day-to-day practiceas they represent the first touch-point for patients. In this book,Dr. Koushik Lahiri unravels the diagnostic and therapeutic challenge ofdifferent types of dermatitis through a unique case-based approach. Thiswill serve as an excellent resource for the primary care physicians as wellas Dermatologists in their everyday clinical practice.