{"id":1806,"date":"2023-06-21T08:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T08:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/allergy-institute\/?p=1806"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:06:13","slug":"atopic-dermatitis-what-causes-eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/allergy-institute\/atopic-dermatitis-what-causes-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Atopic Dermatitis: What Causes Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you start noticing inflammation, irritation, and redness on the skin, it might be a sign that you are facing atopic dermatitis, more popularly known as atopic eczema. This condition is quite common, and it can begin either in your childhood or later on since it can develop at any age. The topics of what causes eczema and what the main symptoms of atopic dermatitis are will be the main topics of today’s article, so keep reading to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atopic eczema can be recognized mainly by the fact that the skin becomes very itchy, leading to swelling, redness, cracking, scaling, etc., considering that most people often scratch it. Although the condition is not contagious, so it cannot be spread from one person to the next, the skin does look flared up and requires a <\/span>skin allergy treatment<\/span><\/a>. When some of the above-mentioned symptoms of atopic dermatitis appear, make sure you contact a qualified clinic, such as the <\/span>Allergy and Immunology Center<\/span><\/a>, to speak to a professional and find out how to remedy the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Atopic dermatitis can be quite uncomfortable for people who are suffering from it because it not only itches and leaves painful stamps on the skin but also looks quite unpleasant; due to this, people often feel uncomfortable and ashamed. Living with atopic eczema can be very challenging, especially if the condition’s location is problematic and if the symptoms are severe.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Atopic Dermatitis?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, the exact answer to what causes atopic dermatitis does not exist. Experts and researchers have not found the direct cause of the condition yet, but they have discovered that it can be related to genetics, the environment, and our immune system. Some researchers have discovered that the skin becomes very dry and prone to damage when it loses moisture, so inflammation is possible. This leads to itchy sensations and the immediate need to scratch the itchy skin patch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scratching always leads to more damage and increases the risk of infection caused by bacteria. As mentioned, some factors have been seen as contributing when it comes to atopic eczema, and they include:<\/span><\/p>\n