At times, dermatitis exacerbations can come out of nowhere with no rhyme or reason to it. When dealing with this skin condition there is no one-size-fits-all remedy. In many instances, a multifactorial approach to treatment is needed.
The word “dermatitis” is often used to describe various skin irritations and rashes. When breaking down the word “derm” is defined as skin and “itis” as inflammation. Therefore, dermatitis simply means there is an inflammation of skin. Dermatitis does not discriminate; it can develop on both young and old skin alike. In fact, it is the most common inflammatory skin condition, affecting 10% to 25% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide. What makes one individual more susceptible to dermatitis over another? Research has shown that there are a collection of triggers and risk factors aligned with this condition. The risk factors that increase one’s chance of suffering from dermatitis include age, environment, personal family history, certain health conditions, allergies, and eczema. The term “atopic triad” refers to a classic set of atopies including atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, and allergies.
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