Atopic Dermatitis is a genetic disease which stems from the combination of environmental and genetic factors. Such people have the natural hypersensitivity and a prolonged tendency to scratch or rub their body in response to the itching sensation. It is believed that these people have major allergies towards common allergens like soaps, detergents, woolen clothes, sweat, jewelry etc. Their sensitivities towards these agents are so aggravated that a mere contact with them can trigger the progression of flare-ups among them. Further, several research studies have well proven that this disease is linked with many atopic disorders and seasonal allergies like asthma, hay fever et al. In addition, it is also observed that children who have atopic dermatitis tend to develop the above mentioned seasonal allergies at some point of time.  

In some people, emotional factors like excessive elation or depression, can also contribute towards the development of this disease. Further, sometimes, stress can also initiate the production of this disease or exacerbate the dormant symptoms. Changes in the environmental conditions like humidity, extreme temperature et al can also result into the development of skin lesions. The doctors have come up with several triggers that lead to the outbreak of this disease, however, the exact cause is yet not known.