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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2026

Parental perspective of the impact of atopic dermatitis on the quality of life in children in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Salma Y AlBargawi, Alanoud Alfaqih, Alanoud Alabdulkarim, Sara Alkhelaiwi, Ruba Altowayan, Reem Alhumidan, Ashjan I Alheggi, Abeer R Alkahtani, Nouf F Bin Rubaian, Areej R Alkahtani and 1 more

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Salma Y AlBargawiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alanoud AlfaqihCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alanoud AlabdulkarimCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sara AlkhelaiwiCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ruba AltowayanCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Reem AlhumidanCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ashjan I AlheggiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abeer R AlkahtaniDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf F Bin RubaianImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dermatology Department, King Fahad Hospital of the University, Saudi Arabia.
Areej R AlkahtaniDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abrar E BukhariDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis is a multifactorial inflammatory skin condition characterized by epidermal barrier disturbances. Approximately, 20% of children worldwide suffer from this condition. Parents' lack of awareness regarding treatment and fear of administering topical corticosteroid therapy to their children are the two primary causes of treatment nonadherence and failure. Uncontrolled atopic dermatitis affects the quality of life of both children and their caregivers. Aims: This study aimed to assess the severity of dermatitis and its impact on quality of life in children and its association with parents' level of awareness in Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted over six months. Materials and Methods: Data were collected using an online questionnaire that measured the quality of life of children using the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index or Infants' Dermatitis Quality of Life Index, eczema severity using the patient-oriented eczema measure, and knowledge about atopic dermatitis. Statistical Analysis Used: An independent Results: The study included 289 participants. We observed that atopic dermatitis negatively affected the quality of life of children and their families. High levels of parental knowledge and understanding of atopic dermatitis demonstrated a weak correlation with quality of life. Conclusions: Increased knowledge may mitigate the perceived severity and impact of eczema.

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Atopic dermatitischildreneczemaquality of lifeSaudi Arabia

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