Q Is atopic dermatitis genetic or environmental?
A Both genetic predisposition and environmental factors play a combined role. Korean medicine addresses the root cause by improving the body's constitution.
Detailed Answer
Atopic dermatitis results from a combination of genetic predisposition (a vulnerable skin barrier function) and environmental factors (dust, mold, food allergies). If one parent has atopic dermatitis, the child's incidence rate increases.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, the pathway by which damp-heat accumulates differs according to one's inherited constitution. We strengthen the skin barrier and reduce immune hypersensitivity with a prescription tailored to each individual's constitution.
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