According to current understanding, atopic dermatitis is a T cell-mediated chronic inflammatory dermatosis, whereby the systemic inflammation may also affect extracutaneous body compartments. In addition to the comorbidity risks described as “atopic march” and an increased susceptibility to viral infections, there is evidence of associations with a whole range of other pathologies. Among other things, recent research findings indicate a possible correlation between atopic dermatitis and atherosclerosis.