Atopic Dermatitis or โรคผื่นภูมิแพ้ผิวหนัง Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction. It makes the skin dry, red, and itchy, with rashes appearing in various areas of the body. Atopic dermatitis can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in children. Currently, there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, but it can be managed by alleviating symptoms and preventing them from spreading to other parts of the body.

Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis

     Atopic Dermatitis commonly manifests in children under the age of 5 and may persist into adulthood. The primary symptom of Atopic Dermatitis is itchy skin, which can lead to red rashes. Additionally, the skin may be dry, flaky, and scaly. Some patients may experience chronic symptoms that come and go, or the symptoms may disappear for several years before returning. The severity of the symptoms varies depending on the cause, the size of the affected area, and scratching of the infected area. Other symptoms that Atopic Dermatitis patients may exhibit include​

• Changes in skin color: It may become darker or lighter than usual.
• Fragile and swollen skin when scratched.
• Cracked or scaly skin in various parts of the body.
• Itchy skin, especially at night.
• Red or reddish-brown patches that often appear on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, folds, eyelids, face, and scalp.
• Blisters or small, red, infected sores that may break open and ooze fluid when scratched.

Causes of Atopic Dermatitis

     Atopic Dermatitis, or eczema, is a condition linked to genetic alterations that affect the skin, potentially making it more vulnerable to infections triggered by environmental factors, irritants, and allergens. Currently, the exact cause of Atopic Dermatitis remains unknown, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of factors, including genetics, the patient's immune system, and a potential protein deficiency in the skin that impairs its ability to retain water, leading to dryness, redness, itching, irritation, and ultimately, Atopic Dermatitis.​