Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), especially moderate-to-severe AD, had an increased prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Major finding: A significant association was observed between IBD and AD (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 3.89; P = .0169); however, when stratified by AD severity, only moderate-to-severe AD was found to be associated with IBD (aOR 4.45; P = .0102).
Study details: Findings are from a retrospective observational study including 364 patients with AD and 725 matched control individuals without AD.
Disclosures: This study was sponsored by an independent investigator grant from AbbVie. Two authors declared serving as investigators for or receiving honoraria or fees as consultants or advisory board members from various organizations, including AbbVie. The other authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Rom H et al. The association between atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease in adults: A cross-sectional study in a specialized atopic dermatitis clinic. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2023 (Dec 21). doi: 10.1111/jdv.19769