Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) is the most common allergic skin disease in children. Although the most important reason for the causes of eczema is genetic, many factors can affect the development of eczema.
Genetic Predisposition in Eczema
In the development of eczema, the presence of an allergic disease in the parents or their families affects the development of eczema. For example, having an allergic disease in the mother or father poses a risk between 30% and 50% for the development of an allergic disease in the child.
The structure of the skin is genetically impaired, which is important in the development of eczema.
The development of eczema is observed in children with impaired skin structure. Because the skin of children with impaired skin structure is low in water and oil content.
Food allergy is important in the development of eczema
Food allergy is the cause in 40-60% of children with eczema. Milk and egg allergy is the leading cause of food allergy.
Woolen clothes can cause atopic dermatitis.
Wearing woolen clothes can also cause eczema to develop.
Soaps and shampoos can contribute to the development of atopic dermatitis.
Especially soaps and shampoos that dry the skin contribute to the development of eczema.
Mites in house dust contribute to the development of eczema.
Humidity is high, especially in cities near the sea. Mites living in house dust in these areas may contribute to the development of eczema by disrupting the skin structure.
Sweating can cause eczema to develop.
Sweating due to high room temperature can cause dryness of the skin and contribute to the development of eczema.
As a result;
- Genetic predisposition to allergies is the leading to eczema (atopic dermatitis).
- Other causes of eczema include food allergies, the use of soaps and shampoos that dry the skin.
- Factors such as wearing woolen and tight clothes and sweating contribute to the development of eczema.
