Healio (3/11, Demko) reports, “Adults with atopic dermatitis, or eczema, have significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression than those without dermatitis,” researchers concluded after investigating “the connection between atopic dermatitis and anxiety and depression symptoms/diagnosis in 2,893 U.S. adults.” The study also revealed, however, that “these mental health conditions are often not diagnosed in these patients.” The findings were published online in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Related Links:
— “Eczema tied to anxiety, depression, “Savannah Demko, Healio, March 11, 2019