Causes and risk factors associated with Atopic Dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis is a non-communicable disease with a hereditary component that has been reported in relation to mutations in various genes. 

Some of the most relevant risk factors are a family history of atopic dermatitis and a limited exposure to infections during infancy due to greater hygiene levels, especially in industrialised countries. 

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Substantiated information by:

Paula Ribó Gonzalez
Sara Gómez Armayones

Published: 15 May 2020
Updated: 15 May 2020

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