Is neurodermatitis contagious?
Neurodermatitis is not contagious. The cause of neurodermatitis is not yet known, but a genetic predisposition is suspected. This means, firstly, that neurodermatitis is hereditary and often other skin diseases can be found within the family. A predisposition to the increased formation of antibodies, which are involved in inflammatory reactions and allergies, is inherited: the so-called IgE antibodies. Furthermore, it is suspected that those affected suffer from a barrier disorder of the skin, in which water escapes from the inside to the outside, causing the skin to dry out and become more susceptible to environmental influences.
Can neurodermatitis be cured?
Neurodermatitis is a chronic disease which is not curable. If the first symptoms already appear in infancy, one can hope for a decrease of symptoms in puberty and in adulthood. Only in a few cases does neurodermatitis become more pronounced in adulthood. Spontaneous regressions are possible at any time, i.e. in any age group.
