Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Children Linked to Sleep and Psychological Disorders: Study
Researchers have found in a new research that children with inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or urticaria face a significantly higher risk of developing sleep disorders (e.g., hypersomnia, sleep apnea) and psychological issues (e.g., depression, anxiety). The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, emphasizes the need for clinicians to address the broader impacts of skin diseases on children's overall well-being.
Inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, and urticaria are associated with impaired mental health and sleep. In children the risk of developing these comorbidities is still poorly evaluated. Retrospective data analysis of a US Collaborative Network including children of 55 health care providers was performed. Data from electronic health records of patients with a diagnosis of either AD, psoriasis, or urticaria, as well as a control cohort were retrieved in an anonymized batch format and propensity score matched.
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