Neurodermitis

Abstract

The parents of many young children dread the diagnosis of neurodermitis, because they presume it is an incurable chronic disease. The fact is that neurodermitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a genetic disease with a propensity for dry skin and eczema. An agonizing itch is also reported in many cases. A food allergy in childhood has been noted in about one quarter of cases. From the age of 6 years onward, the child develops inhalant allergies like allergic rhinitis or bronchial asthma (Borkowski et al. 1998; Isolauri et al. 1997).