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Improving Psychological Health Outcomes in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Niyaz Mostafa1, Saxon D Smith2
1Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|October 16, 2023
Summary
Interventions for childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) can improve quality of life and psychological wellbeing. Both medication and non-medication approaches show effectiveness for patients and families.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic childhood inflammatory skin condition.
- AD significantly impacts patient and family quality of life and mental health.
- Increased psychiatric comorbidities are noted in children with AD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review interventions for childhood AD focusing on psychological health and quality of life outcomes.
- To stratify interventions by type and evidence quality.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library up to April 2023.
- Inclusion of studies on childhood AD interventions with psychological or quality of life outcomes.
- Stratification of interventions based on type and evidence quality.
Main Results:
- A wide range of interventions demonstrated improvements in quality of life and wellbeing.
- Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions were effective.
- Improvements were observed in both pediatric patients with AD and their families.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions can enhance psychological health in children with AD.
- Addressing wellbeing is crucial for effective atopic dermatitis management.
- Interventions benefit not only the child but also their family unit.
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