what is atopic dermatitis? is it also called skin asthma? what are the food not to be eaten and to be eaten?

what is atopic dermatitis? is it also called skin asthma? what are the food not to be eaten and to be eaten?

Answer by Livewell
Atopic dermatitis (a.k.a. skin asthma or eczema) is a long-lasting skin disease. "Atopic" refers to a tendency to develop allergy conditions. "Dermatitis" means swelling of the skin.

The most common symptoms of atopic dermatitis are:
-Dry and itchy skin
-Rashes on the face, inside the elbows, behind the knees, and on the hands and feet.

Scratching the skin can cause:
-Redness
-Swelling
-Cracking
-"Weeping" clear fluid
-Crusting
-Thick skin
-Scaling.

Often, the skin gets worse (flares), then it improves or clears up (remissions).

Irritants and allergens can make atopic dermatitis worse.
Irritants are things that may cause the skin to be red and itchy or to burn. They include:
-Wool or man-made fibers
-Soaps and cleaners
-Some perfumes and makeup
-Substances such as chlorine, mineral oil, or solvents
-Dust or sand
-Cigarette smoke.

Allergens are allergy-causing substances from foods, plants, animals, or the air. Common allergens are:
-Eggs, peanuts, milk, fish, soy products, and wheat
-Dust mites
-Mold
-Pollen
-Dog or cat dander.

Stress, anger, and frustration can make atopic dermatitis worse, but they haven't been shown to cause it. Skin infections, temperature, and climate can also lead to skin flares. Other things that can lead to flares are:
-Not using enough moisturizer after a bath
-Low humidity in winter
-Dry year-round climate
-Long or hot baths and showers
-Going from sweating to being chilled
-Bacterial infections.

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