Clothing made of fabric especially for those with atopic dermatitis (AD) provided some relief of symptoms in a Japanese study. The Comfiknit Atopic Eczema T-shirt may have helped maintain skin homeostasis.
Researchers theorized that because fabric is in close contact with skin, it is an important component of the skin environment and selecting a “smooth, nonirritating, temperature-regulating, breathable, and absorbent fabric is essential to comfort.
“This is an interesting study, and we do know that certain fabrics can worsen atopic dermatitis, while others are more beneficial. Designing clothing specifically for skin conditions is a worthy endeavor since up to 20% of the population suffers from atopic dermatitis. That said, I do think it is important to consider not just the fabric type, but also the textile dyes since those can be a cause of allergic contact dermatitis,” Alanna Bree, MD, a pediatric dermatologist and founder of Made A Masterpiece told Dermatology Times®.