General Information About Atopic Dermatitis
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where the skin loses its moisture-retaining capacity, becoming vulnerable to external factors and allergens, resulting in chronic inflammation and itching.
The primary cause is a genetic deficiency of proteins (filaggrin) that make up the skin barrier. An overreaction of the immune system combined with environmental factors initiates the disease.
Dry air, frequent washing with hot water, woolen or synthetic clothing, excessive sweating, stress, harsh soaps, and certain food allergens can exacerbate flare-ups.
Severe itching, especially increasing at night, dryness of the skin, scaling, redness, thickening of the skin due to scratching, and oozing open wounds.
Atopic dermatitis is absolutely not a contagious disease. It is not transmitted from person to person through contact; it is entirely related to the individual's own skin structure and immune system.
The most important step in treatment is to repair the barrier by continuously and intensively moisturizing the skin. During flare-up periods, cortisone creams, anti-itch medications, or biological agents in more advanced cases are used under medical supervision.
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