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Eczema social impact

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Pruritus and constant scratching of the skin can significantly affect the social life of patient. Sleep disturbances, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, headaches, daytime fatigue, and stunted growth are commonly seen in these patients and could lead to embarrassment and poor self-esteem.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Social Impact

Social Impact

Pruritus and constant scratching of the skin can significantly affect the social life of patient. The constant itching can bring about:

References

References

  1. ↑ Hanifin JM, Reed ML, Eczema Prevalence and Impact Working Group (2007). “A population-based survey of eczema prevalence in the United States”. Dermatitis. 18 (2): 82–91. doi:10.2310/6620.2007.06034. PMID 17498413.
  2. ↑ Wittkowski A, Richards HL, Griffiths CE, Main CJ (2007). “Illness perception in individuals with atopic dermatitis”. Psychol Health Med. 12 (4): 433–44. doi:10.1080/13548500601073928. PMID 17620207.
  3. ↑ Camfferman D, Kennedy JD, Gold M, Martin AJ, Winwood P, Lushington K (2010). “Eczema, sleep, and behavior in children”. J Clin Sleep Med. 6 (6): 581–8. PMC 3014245. PMID 21206547.
  4. ↑ Silverberg JI (2016). “Association between childhood eczema and headaches: An analysis of 19 US population-based studies”. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 137 (2): 492–499.e5. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.07.020. PMC 5216169. PMID 26329510.
  5. ↑ Silverberg JI, Paller AS (2015). “Association between eczema and stature in 9 US population-based studies”. JAMA Dermatol. 151 (4): 401–9. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.3432. PMID 25493447.
  6. ↑ Magin P (2013). “Appearance-related bullying and skin disorders”. Clin Dermatol. 31 (1): 66–71. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009. PMID 23245976.
  7. ↑ Zuberbier T, Orlow SJ, Paller AS, Taïeb A, Allen R, Hernanz-Hermosa JM; et al. (2006). “Patient perspectives on the management of atopic dermatitis”. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 118 (1): 226–32. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031. PMID 16815160.
  8. ↑ Holm JG, Agner T, Clausen ML, Thomsen SF (2016). “Quality of life and disease severity in patients with atopic dermatitis”. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 30 (10): 1760–1767. doi:10.1111/jdv.13689. PMID 27282435.

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