RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-SAN DIEGO

Study Reveals Age-Specific Disease Burdens in Pediatric and Adolescent Atopic Dermatitis Patients

- A cross-sectional study of 772 pediatric and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis revealed distinct age-related differences in disease burden and treatment patterns. - Adolescent patients (12-17 years) experienced significantly higher psychological distress, including anxiety, embarrassment, and social impacts, compared to younger children (0-11 years). - Pediatric patients were more likely to report sleep disruption as their most bothersome symptom, while adolescents faced greater emotional burden related to the visual aspects of their condition. - The findings highlight the need for age-specific treatment strategies and improved therapeutic options for both age groups in the evolving atopic dermatitis treatment landscape.