Findings from a survey of more than 30,000 adults with atopic dermatitis in 27 countries and across 5 continents found that individuals whose disease onset occurred in childhood had significantly more difficulties in several crucial areas of life than those who developed the condition as teens or in adulthood.
Analysis of the data from the “Scars of Life” project revealed long-term effects on psychological and social wellbeing including job performance, romantic involvement, and sexuality. The results were reported in an ePoster at the American Academy of Dermatology 2025 annual meeting, March 7-11, 2025, in Orlando, FL. Click here to read more.