SynthesisAnais brasileiros de dermatologia
Are behavioral interventions a better choice for atopic dermatitis patients? A meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 5 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of Psychological Interventions on Itch, Scratching, and Excoriations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2026Pooled it
- The Skin-Brain-Exposome Axis in Stress-Sensitive Dermatoses: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Factors Influencing Self-Management Behaviors in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Intervention Strategies: A Narrative Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Review
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- Self-Guided vs Clinician-Guided Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA dermatology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) has been the focus of clinical research, and behavioral intervention is considered an indispensable treatment method. To our knowledge, no relevant meta-analysis has evaluated the effects of behavioral interventions on atopic dermatitis.
objectivesTo evaluate the effects of behavioral interventions on atopic dermatitis.
methodsThe authors searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL to retrieve relevant RCTs (up to Feb 2022). The search strategy involved a combination of related keywords. The Cochrane Q and I
resultsSix RCTs involving seven reports with 246 patients were included. The results suggested that behavioral interventions could relieve eczema severity (correlation coefficient [r = -0.39]; p < 0.001) and scratching severity significantly (r = -0.19; p = 0.017), while not affect itching intensity (r = -0.02; p = 0.840). A sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the results. STUDY LIMITATIONS: An important limitation of this study was the insufficient number of RCTs and the limited sample size. In addition, the study lacked a control group receiving a type of intervention other than the experimental protocol. Another limitation was the short duration of follow-up.
conclusionsThis study suggests that behavioral interventions could be effective in treating atopic dermatitis by reducing eczema and scratching severity. Additionally, habit-reversal behavioral therapy may be more effective for treating atopic dermatitis.
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