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Atopic Vs Contact Dermatitis: What’s The Difference?

Causes

Contact dermatitis occurs when you come in contact with an allergen, while Atopic dermatitis is usually transferred from parent to child. The causes of these disorders depend on your allergen.

Causes of atopic dermatitis

  • Allergies [1]
  • Hay fever
  • Family history of eczema
  • Dry skin
  • Long, hot baths or showers
  • Low humidity
  • Personal history of eczema
  • Asthma [2]
  • Low humidity