ArticleAnnals of dermatology2023
Psychological Stress and Atopic Dermatitis: A Focus Group Study.
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- Continuous treatment strategies improve psychological status and quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Associations of Anxiety and Depression With Skin Symptoms and Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Article
- FDA approval of EBGLYSS™ (lebrikizumab-lbkz) to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children aged 12 and older.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Role of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in the Course of Atopic Dermatitis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Lifestyle Factors in the Clinical Manifestation and Management of Atopic Dermatitis.Archives of internal medicine research · 2025Article
- Nutritional and Microbial Strategies for Treating Acne, Alopecia, and Atopic Dermatitis.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Association Between Atopic Dermatitis and Impaired Mobility among Adults in the United States: Findings from the 2001-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. It is often reported to be worsened by psychological stress.
objectiveTo explore the role of psychological stress and related triggers in AD, and its connection to worsening of this disease, focusing on patients' perspectives.
methodsIn total, 28 patients with AD were included in focus groups. Topics regarding psychological stress and psychological triggers were discussed.
resultsThe hypothesis that psychological stress may have impact on eczema and its pruritus was supported by all of the patients. Distinguishing the worsening effect of psychological stress from effects of physiological triggers, such as infection, climate and allergic factors, was claimed to be difficult by many patients. Most of the patients thought that chronic stress affected the AD more when compared to acute stress. Family problems, financial problems, work overload, school exam periods, lack of structure at work, and unforeseen events were identified as important psychological triggers. Conventional treatment/therapy with topical corticosteroids and emollients, UV light treatment, were suggested as possible treatments, as well as psychological intervention and physical exercise.
conclusionPsychological stress is an important factor to consider in the management of patients with AD. In particular, chronic stress tends to worsen AD. The type of stress can possibly also affect the quality of the pruritus experienced by the patients. Unforeseen events and decision making were frequently mentioned as important triggers. Furthermore, physical exercise was reported to provide beneficial effects.
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