many factors or conditions can intensify the symptoms of atopic dermatitis including dry skin winter or cold weather wool cloths and other irritating skin conditions. these factors may further trigger the itch-scratch cycle further stimulating the already overactive immune system in the skin. repeated aggravation and activation of the itch-scratch cycle may cause further skin damage and barrier breakdown. these exacerbating elements can be broken down into two main categories: irritants and allergens. emotional factors and some infections can also influence atopic dermatitis.
what factors can aggravate atopic dermatitis?