What is Atopic Dermatitis?

A complex, multi-factor illness, that combines:

1 - Genetic factors

        a - Epidermal :

             altered barrier function, the epidermis is abnormally permeable

 

        b - Immunological :

             Frequent allergic sensitization and hyperactivity of certain cytokines,

             molecules with inflammatory function

 

 

 

2 - Environmental factors

        cutaneous and non-cutaneous

 

 

 

3 - Psychological factors