Question 1

My itching gets so severe at night

Accepted Answer

At night, anti-inflammatory hormone (cortisol) decreases, body temperature rises, and bedding dryness and dust mites stimulate the skin, maximizing itchiness.

Question 2

Oozing and scabs appeared — what should I do?

Accepted Answer

This indicates worsening inflammation with risk of secondary infection. Gently clean oozing areas with saline (wet dressing) and avoid removing scabs with hands.

Question 3

Does sweating worsen atopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes — sweat evaporation steals skin moisture causing dryness, and salts/wastes in sweat irritate damaged skin causing stinging and itching.

Question 4

What exactly is atopic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

It is a chronic allergic inflammatory skin disease. Severe itching, skin dryness, and characteristic eczema appear, alternating between improvement and flare-ups.

Question 5

Why does adult atopic dermatitis occur?

Accepted Answer

Childhood atopy may recur, or excessive stress, Westernized diet, and environmental pollution can cause first onset in adulthood.

Question 6

Is atopy hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Genetic tendency is strong. If one parent has atopy or allergic disease, children are more likely to develop it, but it is not absolute.

Question 7

Are infant heat rash and atopy different?

Accepted Answer

Infant heat rash refers to temporary skin rashes appearing 2–3 months after birth. If symptoms persist past 1 year, it's diagnosed as atopy.

Atopic Dermatitis