Atopic dermatitis allergens triggering

Dust has been recognised as a trigger for asthma for many years and the allergens are present in the faeces of the house dust mite, of genus Dermatophagoides. They are members of the order Arachnida (close relatives of ticks and spiders). They live off human skin that has been shed and hence are present in bedding and carpets. Since they are not visible to the naked eye and are difficnlt to control, they can be overlooked as the canse of this distressing disease. They may also be a cause of perennial rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. 

Control of atopic dermatitis flare-ups includes identification and elimination of trigger allergens, as well as maintenance of skin patency. 

Atopic dermatitis limited to the face. The distinction between both conditions is difficult to assess in many cases. The complexity of the problem has increased in recent years due to the knowledge that facial signs of atopic dermatitis could be triggered, worsened or even provoked by various allergens of... 

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