To provide a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis with minimal concerns of adverse drug reactions and high safety, various researches were conducted. As a result, it was found that an extract extracted from a mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel with a polar solvent prevented or healed atopic dermatitis. That is, the present invention provides a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis comprising an extract extracted from a mangosteen peel with a polar solvent. Furthermore, the present invention provides a food containing the above-mentioned prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis.
