Is atopic dermatitis an allergy?
While people with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for developing certain allergic conditions such as a food allergy, hay fever, or asthma, atopic dermatitis is not an allergy. Very rarely will finding and eliminating an allergen such as a food eliminate the atopic dermatitis. In fact, researchers are finding that early exposure to allergens may actually help prevent atopic dermatitis.
