The root cause of atopy is currently unknown. Symptoms are various, including dryness and eczema, which makes it difficult to narrow down the root cause. However, environmental factors, genetics, immune response, and abnormalities of the skin barrier may cause atopy. Environmental factors include pollution from industrialization, increase use of food additives, increase in use of western style carpets, beds, and sofas, as well as an increase of dust mites from rising temperatures, which all lead to allergies.
Problems of Atopy Treatment of Modern Medicine
Treating atopy with modern medicine includes using antihistamines (which are used to treat itchiness), as well as adrenocortical hormones, immunomodulators, and topical immunomodulators, which are used for treating dry skin and infections. Multilateral, systematic treatments are necessary to avoid inducing allergies that worsen symptoms, irritants, and stress.
Care Program
Atopy Care Program
