- Atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition with unknown causes. Allergic contact dermatitis is related to exposure to certain substances that trigger an allergic reaction.
- Research is ongoing about how atopic dermatitis may be related to other skin conditions.
- A new study found evidence that children with atopic dermatitis may be more at risk for allergic contact dermatitis.
- The results point to the usefulness of follow-up testing among children with atopic dermatitis so that doctors can determine the best course of treatment.
Atopic dermatitis, more commonly called eczema, is an unpleasant skin condition common among children.
While this may be the primary skin problem occurring, recent evidence suggests that there may be more to the story.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology examined more than 900 children with and without atopic dermatitis.
The researchers reported that children who already had atopic dermatitis were more likely to have allergic contact dermatitis as well.
They said the study’s results indicate that children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis may benefit from further clinical testing to identify other skin sensitivities that may be present.
People with atopic dermatitis often have red, itchy patches of skin that can appear in various locations. The skin condition can worsen when people scratch or pick at the skin. The precise cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown.
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