Atopic Dermatitis May Often Cause Psychosocial Burdens That Should Be Addressed, Managed With Effective Treatments, Medical Literature Review Concludes

Healio (11/4, Forand) reports, “Atopic dermatitis often causes psychosocial burdens that need to be addressed and managed with effective treatments,” researchers concluded in a medical literature review. Specifically, “lower self-esteem, psychological distress, self-consciousness, anxiety and depression are all more common in” people with atopic dermatitis, the review revealed. The findings were published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

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— “Dermatitis treatment should address physical, psychosocial signs “Rebecca L. Forand, Healio, November 4, 2021

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