Atopic dermatitis is a complex disease, and a major part of the cause of atopic dermatitis is an allergic dysfunction.
Allergy is a harmful response of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances, such as pollens, foods, house dust mites, and other allergens (substances that lead to an allergy).
In some atopic dermatitis patients, these allergens may trigger flareups of atopic dermatitis.
However, the vast majority of atopic dermatitis patients should not follow a specific diet. All diets, especially for children, must be discussed with your clinician, as a diet might otherwise cause harm.
How does atopic dermatitis develop?