What is Atopic Dermatitis?

A skin barrier problem

Normal skin

Atopic skin

Allergens

cannot pass

Very little water evaporates

Allergens

pass

Water evaporates

• Very little water evaporates

• Allergens unable to penetrate the skin

The skin does not fulfill its protective role :

it allows too much water to evaporate and becomes dry.

It allows allergens to enter more easily, which can trigger an inflammatory reaction