Eczema Caused by Dust Mites Is Not Just an Allergy

Dust mites have long been known to cause and exacerbate eczema. Until recently, this was assumed to be the result of an allergy. However, a new study suggests that the skin conditions associated with dust mites are more than allergic reactions - exposure to these microscopic insects actually causes a breakdown of the protective function of the outer layer of the skin. Solving this problem can be difficult - you can reduce dust mites, but you can't eliminate them. Your best solution is two-pronged approach - reduce the mites as best you can, and use a shielding lotion that has been proven as an effective eczema treatment. Dust mites are microscopic or sometimes barely visible creatures that live in house dust. The View the rest of this article