Hello, I have been lurking about the FML for a few weeks now. I have three ferrets, one with adrenal disease. I have atopic dermatitis on my face. I had never had it before I purchased my oldest ferret, Martini. Talked to the dermatologist (3 of them actually) who said there was probably no association since I did not have a reaction to the other ferrets. I had always been skeptical as the dermatitis is above my upper lip ( which frequently touches the top of the ferret when I am giving him kisses). So, I just had to post to share my experience, I will be anxious to here any professionals opinions. One interesting thing is that I have had the reaction ever since he was young, but it has gotten worse as he was diagnosed with adrenal. He is on his second month of Lupron now (not a surgical candidate), so I will let you all know if I see any improvement. Oh, also, about 6 months ago my husband started getting dermatitis patchess too! (never had had them before) Maybe we are on to something here... [Posted in FML issue 4461]