The psychosocial burden of childhood atopic dermatitis.

Full Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is an extremely common childhood disease of increasing prevalence that greatly affects the quality of life of afflicted children and of their families. The disease alters the emotional and social functioning of the affected child and their family. The complex multidimensional effects of atopic dermatitis in children and families have been described qualitatively and measured quantitatively with quality of life instruments. Emotional effects on both the child and parents are predominant. The burden of atopic dermatitis can be improved by targeting parents and caregivers with education, psychosocial support, and specialty care.

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Author information

Author/s: Chamlin, Sarah L (SL);

Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. schamlin(-atsign-)childrensmemorial.org

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Dermatologic therapy (Dermatol Ther), published in Denmark. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Mar-Apr; vol 19 (issue 2) : pp 104-7

Dates: Created 2006/05/03; Completed 2006/10/12;

PMID: 16669993, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Child
Child Welfare
Dermatitis, Atopic - psychology

Family - psychology
Humans
Quality of Life

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