Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Atopic Dermatitis Causes, hypersensitivity reaction, dry skin, environmental irritants, stress, skin lotions

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

Causes of Atopic Dermatitis

The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown. However, the disease seems to result from a combination of hereditary and environmental factors.

Hypersensitivity reaction in the skin causes atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis patients may lack certain proteins in the skin, which leads to greater sensitivity.

Following factors worsen the symptoms of atopic dermatitis-

Exposure to environmental irritants like pollen, mold, dust mites, or animals
Dry skin
Exposure to water
Sudden temperature changes

Stress
Cold and dry air in the winter
Colds or flu
Contact with chemicals
Contact with rough materials, like wool
Certain fragrances or dyes added to skin lotions or soaps

Published on Feb 04, 2016
Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

Comments

Sush1 Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Turmeric, coconut oil and avocado oil fixes it along with a diet of anti-inflammatory foods/ omega 3.

vinlav Saturday, February 11, 2012

Skin problems also affects on the stomach and on the side of the thighs. Have these problems on the left side of the body. What is it? Am puzzled.....

writes4fun Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Very good information here! One thing I never understand is why blog posts and articles about atopic dermatitis always list the back of the knees and inside the elbows as common locations, but never mention the front of the knees and outside the elbows which is where members of my family most commonly have atopic dermatitis flare ups. I found another good article on this topic: Atopic Eczema

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