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ArticleBMC dermatology2020

Associations of self-reported atopic dermatitis with comorbid conditions in adults: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Jevgenija Smirnova, Scott Montgomery, Magnus Lindberg, Åke Svensson, Laura von Kobyletzki

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Article in BMC dermatology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Jevgenija SmirnovaSchool of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Campus USÖ, S-701 82, Örebro, Sweden. jevgenija.smirnova@oru.se.
Scott MontgomerySchool of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Campus USÖ, S-701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
Magnus LindbergSchool of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Campus USÖ, S-701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
Åke SvenssonSchool of Medical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
Laura von KobyletzkiSchool of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Campus USÖ, S-701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
Karolinska Institutet · SELund University · SEÖrebro University · SEÖrebro University Hospital · SESkåne University Hospital · SE

Funding

Landstinget i Värmland LIVFOU-845351
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe objective of this study was to investigate the relationships between atopic dermatitis (AD) and other common chronic health conditions in adults.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was sent to a randomly selected population sample of 78,004 adults in Sweden. The questionnaires included measures of self-reported physical and mental health. Binary and multinomial logistic regression were used to examine the associations of AD with common chronic health conditions and psychological wellbeing.

resultsAD was self-reported by 4,175 respondents, representing almost 14% of the study population of 34,313 adults. Our results showed positive associations between AD and chronic health disorders, including conditions of the oral cavity: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.58, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.30 to 1.92), asthma (aOR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.91 to 2.38), mild recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR] = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.64 to 1.92), high blood pressure (aOR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.06 to 1.26), obesity (aOR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.23 to 1.47), mild joint pain (aRRR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.35 to 1.61), mild headache or migraine (aRRR = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.38 to 1.64), caries (aOR = 1.25, 95% CI: 1.04 to 1.49), bleeding gums (aOR = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.38 to 2.08), periodontitis (aOR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.13 to 1.77), sensitive teeth (aOR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.35 to 1.82), and dry mouth (aOR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.33 to 1.74). Adjustment for asthma and depression attenuated the magnitude of the associations between AD and the study outcomes. AD was also associated with poorer general psychological wellbeing.

conclusionsAdults reporting AD may be at increased risk of chronic disorders and decreased psychological wellbeing. Physicians should recognize that individuals with severe AD and those with comorbid asthma or depression may be especially vulnerable.

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AdolescentAdultAgedChronic DiseaseComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDermatitis, AtopicFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSelf ReportAtopic dermatitiscomorbiditydiabetes mellitusepidemiologyhypertensionobesityoral health

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PMID33334332
PMCPMC7747393
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