Children, teens have higher psychological burden of atopic dermatitis
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Public Health indicates that children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis face a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidality compared to adults. The study suggests that the psychological burden of the skin condition is significantly more pronounced in younger developmental stages.
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These findings underscore the need for integrated mental health support for pediatric patients suffering from chronic skin conditions.
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Add as preferred source The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 6 in Frontiers in Public Health .
Hongli Wang, from the Beijing Institute of Chinese Medicine, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine whether the association between AD and psychological comorbidities differs across developmental stages. Random-effects models were used to calculate pooled effect estimates (hazard ratios from cohort and case-control studies and odds ratios from cross-sectional studies). The meta-analysis included 28 cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies.
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