Risk Factors for Eczema
by
Michelle Badash, MS A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop atopic dermatitis with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing atopic dermatitis. If you have a number of risk factors for atopic dermatitis, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk. Risk factors include: Genetic FactorsThere is a strong genetic component to atopic dermatitis, although the specific details of how it is inherited remain incompletely understood. Parents who suffer from allergic disorders, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and hay fever have a higher risk of having children with atopic dermatitis. EnvironmentAtopic dermatitis may be triggered or worsened by environmental factors such as:
Medical ConditionsPeople who are prone to allergies have a greater risk of developing atopic dermatitis than those who do not have allergies. Some allergens that may be associated with eczema include:
AgeAtopic dermatitis can develop at any age, but the risk is greatest for infants and children. It is estimated that of people who eventually develop atopic dermatitis, more than half develop symptoms in the first year of life, and almost all develop symptoms before age 5. The condition often improves in adulthood, but half of those affected in childhood are affected throughout life.
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Understanding your child’s eczema. National Eczema Association website. Available at: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/children/. Accessed December 21, 2017.
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Last reviewed November 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Michael Woods MD, FAAP | ||
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