TY - JOUR AU - Atherton, D.J. PY - 2018/06/24 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - The role of house dust mites in the etiology of Atopic Dermatitis. JF - European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology JA - Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. VL - 1 IS - 1 SE - DO - UR - https://www.ejpd.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1830 SP - 41-44 AB - <p>The problem of the relationship between atopic dermatitis and house dust mites is investigated. The data supporting a role of these mites in the pathogenesis of the disease are reviewed. It is unlikely that a sensitisation to mites can initiate atopic dermatitis. On the other hand, it seems more feasible that atopic dermatitis may enĀ­courage sensitisation to mites by increasing antigen penetration, and that mites antiĀ­gens may thereafter aggravate the disease.&nbsp;</p> ER -