With the onset of the hot summer months in Korea, the number of people who suffer from Atopic dermatitis usually increases. People suffering from this ailment often have a family history of asthma, hay fever, eczema, psoriasis, or other allergy-related disorders. In adults, it is generally a chronic or reoccurring condition. People with AD tend to have dry, itchy and easily irritated skin. This can continue for years and may result in permanent damage to the skin.
Atopic dermatitis can occur in children or in adults.
It is most common in infants but at least a half of such cases clear up by the age of 18 months. It is believed that pregnant women who eat a lot of onions and garlic, which are hot and strong, are more likely to have a baby developing atopic dermatitis. The baby is believed to have a high blood temperature at birth, which is manifested in this type of skin problem when exposed. In Oriental medicine, it is believed that atopic dermatitis is very closely related to the malfunctioning of some inner organs such as the lungs, spleen and kidneys. The lungs in particular control the skin and hair, so when the lungs fail to maintain the function of the skin properly, many skin diseases develop, such as atopic dermatitis, allergies and hives.