Citation

Kelsay K, Klinnert M, Bender B. Immunol. Allergy Clin. North Am. 2010; 30(3): 385-396.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.iac.2010.05.003

PMID

20670820

Abstract

Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively affects patients and their families. Pruritus, scratching, and sleep problems are common complaints linked to disturbed quality of life. Treatment is complex, and nonadherence rates are high. This article reviews the effect of AD on patients and their families and intervention strategies that have some success in improving quality of life. A treatment model for addressing the psychosocial effect of moderate to severe AD within a multidisciplinary setting is suggested herein.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Risk Factors; Child; Incidence; Anxiety; Depression; Social Support; Suicidal Ideation; Quality of Life; Patient Compliance; Interdisciplinary Communication; Pruritus; Sleep Wake Disorders; Dermatitis, Atopic