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Spongiotic dermatitis is commonly known as *Acute eczema* which is a chronic skin condition that typically affects the skin on and around the abdominal and chest areas. It is also quite common for other areas such as the buttocks to be affected. Unlike a lot of other skin conditions which usually affect the head and scalp it is unusual for this type of dermatitis to affect this area of the body.

Spongiotic dermatitis is usually contracted by the sufferer at a relatively young age and babies quite often start to show symptoms similar to diaper rash. It is a known fact that males are three times more likely to contract this type of skin condition than females.

Typically Spongiotic dermatitis initially manifests as a severe bout of itchiness and after a while a rash often appears. It is believed that the most common cause of this skins condition is as a result of an allergic reaction. The main allergic reactions are food allergies, allergies to certain insect bites as well as reactions to particular drugs and other types of medication.

What Are The Symptoms to Look For?

The most common symptom of Spongiotic dermatitis is the formation of a skin rash. This rash initially appears on the sufferer's abdomen and chest and sometimes buttocks areas and is typically red in color. As the condition progresses and worsens the rash can turn a darker color and if left untreated the rash can actually appear to turn black in color.

If the Spongiotic dermatitis condition does not get treated effectively the rash may develop into a welt and the affected skin can become quite rough and crusty in appearance. Often the rash can weep and ooze fluid which further irritates the affected skin making subsequent treatment more difficult and time consuming.

Each sufferer of Spongiotic dermatitis has their own trigger that causes the outbreak so to determine the actual cause is often a very lengthy process of trial and error. If you are a sufferer it is important to start monitoring the substances you regularly come into contact with and this way you can start a process of identification and elimination via certain biopsy tests. The condition is also believed to be hereditary.

Once your doctor has diagnosed that you are a sufferer of spongiotic dermatitis your treatment will more than likely start with a course of specialized creams and lotions. Initially the lotions will be menthol based formulations that are to be applied directly onto the rash. If you do not show signs of improvement using the menthol lotions it is likely that it is necessary to use a stronger prescription cream such as corticosteroid. This will help to relieve the itching as well as reduce the welts and rash.

It is known that changes in diet can help to contain the outbreak of this type of dermatitis. Also taking vitamin A tablets has been shown to assist in slowing down or stopping further development of the rash. If you have a chronic case of spongiotic dermatitis you will probably be prescribed anti-inflammatory medications. Prednisone is a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drug.

If the sufferer is currently pregnant or is breastfeeding they should alert their doctor so that any drugs prescribed do not harm the unborn child or nursing infant.