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QOL and Characterization of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
A negative impact was observed on quality of life (QOL) in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) in Portugal, according to a new study. The cross-sectional study included patients with AD and other eczemas. Researchers found:
- 162 participants aged 0.5 to 74 years were included.
- 37.7% of patients with AD consider their disease as disabling and >50% feel stigmatized by society.
- The mean Skindex score for AD was 39.68, and 44% of patients presented a severe QOL impact.
- Moderate to severe AD patients accounted for 87% of the study sample.
- Factors influencing worse QOL in AD included increasing age, with the Skindex score likely to increase.
Citation:
Carvalho D, et al. Quality of life and characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis in Portugal – QUADEP study. [Published online ahead of print September 18, 2019]. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. doi: 10.18176/jiaci.0443.