A Type of Idiopathic Dermatitis More Common in Whites and Asians

Question

A type of idiopathic dermatitis more common in whites and Asians is called:
A) Contact dermatitis.
B) Seborrheic dermatitis.
C) Atopic dermatitis.
D) Psoriatic dermatitis.

Accepted Answer

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a type of dermatitis that is more common in whites and Asians and has an unknown cause (idiopathic). Contact dermatitis is typically caused by an irritant or allergen, seborrheic dermatitis affects areas rich in sebaceous glands, and psoriatic dermatitis is associated with the autoimmune condition psoriasis.