Acarodermatiitis - MedFriendly.com

Acarodermatitis is inflammation or eruption of the skin

produced in response to a mite. A mite is a type of

small insect that does not have a backbone/spine, but

has an external skeleton, a body divided into segments,

and jointed attachments to the body. Mites are usually

found in humid and warm places, including beds and

pillows, which is where they can bite humans.

Since they are so small, people do not see them in the bed and can inhale them while

sleeping. Breathing in mites can lead to hypersensitive allergic reactions, including on

the skin.

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To avoid developing reactions to mites, the key is to avoid being exposed to them. This

means regularly washing bedding material with hot water.Treatment of allergic reactions

such as acarodermatitis often involves using antihistamines.Histamine is a natural

substance in the body that is released during allergic reactions and leads to many

allergic symptoms. Substances that block the effects of histamine are known as

antihistamines and can be taken by mouth or applied directly to the skin.

Acarodermatitis comes from the Greek word “akari” meaning “mite,” the Greek word

“derma” meaning “skin,” and the Greek word “itis” meaning “inflammation.” Put the words

together and you get “mite skin inflammation.”