Atopic dermatitis to be related to higher levels of CRP
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is known to affect 15%-20% of children worldwide. A recent study reported that adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at an increased risk of developing sleep disorders -- which is associated with higher levels of the inflammatory biomarker, C-reactive protein (CRP) that might substantially increase the risk of developing adverse cardiovascular outcomes and mortality.
The findings of the study were presented during a late-breaking abstract session at the Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis virtual symposium. It is associated with a significant reduction in quality of life and numerous systemic comorbidities. To fill this knowledge gap, Varsha Parthasarathy, Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology, Baltimore MD, and colleagues aimed to examine the comorbidity burden of sleep disorders in AD patients and associate findings with inflammatory C-reactive protein and cardiovascular comorbidities in a large, multicenter cohort.
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