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The impact of atopic dermatitis on quality of life
1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation, Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Insights
Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects 5-20% of children globally, often appearing in the first year of life. This condition significantly impacts children's quality of life and requires physician consultation with parents regarding lifestyle effects.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
- Allergology
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent inflammatory skin condition affecting 5-20% of children worldwide.
- AD commonly emerges within the first year of life and is associated with increased sensitization to food and aeroallergens.
- Cow's milk protein sensitization affects approximately 50% of children with AD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significant impact of atopic dermatitis on the health-related quality of life (QoL) for affected children and their families.
- To emphasize the importance of physician-parent consultations regarding the lifestyle implications of AD.
- To underscore the need for professional intervention when AD profoundly affects a child's well-being.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of existing literature on atopic dermatitis prevalence, allergen sensitization, and quality of life impacts.
- Analysis of the relationship between AD symptoms and the perceived well-being of children and their families.
- Evaluation of clinical recommendations for managing AD's broader effects.
Main Results:
- Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with a substantial negative effect on the health-related quality of life for children and their families.
- Coexisting sensitization to allergens, including common food allergens like cow's milk protein, is a frequent comorbidity in pediatric AD.
- The impact of AD extends beyond physical symptoms, affecting daily living, family dynamics, and overall well-being.
Conclusions:
- Physicians managing pediatric atopic dermatitis should proactively discuss the illness's impact on family lifestyle.
- Early identification and management of allergen sensitization are crucial in pediatric AD care.
- Addressing the holistic impact of AD on quality of life is essential for comprehensive patient management.
Abstract:
Approximately 5-20% of children worldwide suffer from atopic dermatitis (AD), a kind of dermatitis characterized as an inflammatory, relapsing, noncontagious and itchy skin disorder. Children often develop AD during their first year of life. An increased rate of sensitization to both food and aeroallergens has been shown to coexist in patients with AD. Sensitization to well-known allergens such as cow's milk protein can occur on average in 50% of children with AD. In general, quality of life (QoL) is perceived as the quality of an individual's daily life, that is, an assessment of their well-being or lack thereof. QoL is a broad concept that includes such things as standard of living, community, and family life. Patients with skin diseases experience a wide range of symptoms ranging from trivial problems to major handicaps which affect their lives. The misery of living with AD cannot be overstated for it may have a profoundly negative effect on the health-related QoL of children and their families in many cases. Physicians taking care of children with AD should consult parents on how their child's illness has impacted their lifestyle and recommend professional intervention if deemed necessary.
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