Q I had atopic dermatitis as a child. Is that why I get dyshidrotic eczema easily? Do other skin allergies come along with it too?
A Dyshidrotic eczema tends to appear more readily in people with allergic predispositions such as atopy, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. These share a common root of immune hypersensitivity, so they easily accompany one another. So if you have dyshidrotic eczema, it is best to also watch for other allergic symptoms and manage them in an integrated way.
Detailed Answer
Dyshidrotic eczema shares the common mechanism of immune hypersensitivity with allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. Dyshidrotic eczema of the hands and feet sometimes appears more commonly in people who had atopy as children. This is because when the barriers of the skin and mucous membranes are weak, one becomes systemically sensitive to allergies. So it is best to also check for accompanying symptoms such as a runny nose or sneezing and to take an integrated approach.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang does not view these conditions separately, because we see the common cause as an over-reactive immune system and an imbalance of the organs. From the perspective that, when treating dyshidrotic eczema, balancing the internal organs to stabilize immunity can also soothe the hypersensitivity of other allergic reactions arising from the same root, we manage the overall constitution.
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