World Atopic Dermatitis Day highlights impact of chronic skin condition

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September 14 marks World Atopic Dermatitis Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about this chronic, non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. Medical experts emphasize that the disease is a complex systemic and immunological pathology rather than a simple skin issue, characterized by a compromised skin barrier and a dysregulated immune response.

Symptoms include intense itching (pruritus), extreme dryness, and recurrent eczema. These physical manifestations often lead to significant secondary issues, such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and decreased quality of life. In children, the condition can impact school performance, while in adults, it affects professional and social stability.

Prevalence varies by region: in Portugal, it is estimated to affect between 2% and 5% of the population, including 15% of children. In Argentina, it is estimated to affect at least 10% of children and adolescents. While many cases in children are mild, moderate to severe forms can be life-altering. Recent scientific advancements in biological therapies and molecular inhibitors offer new hope for managing more severe cases by targeting underlying inflammatory pathways.

Entities

Argentine Psoriasis Society · Asociación Argentina de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica · Carolina Ledesma · Paula Luna · Sociedad Argentina de Psoriasis · Sociedad de Dermatología Pediátrica para Latinoamérica · Society of Pediatric Dermatology for Latin America · World Atopic Dermatitis Day

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Atopic dermatitis is a complex systemic and immunological pathology rather than just a skin problem. ahoraleon.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Atopic dermatitis is characterized by dry skin, eczema, and itching that occurs in outbreaks and remissions. www.mitdf.com.ar · www.surenio.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The condition can lead to sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and a decreased quality of life. ahoraleon.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The disease persists into adulthood in approximately 30% of cases. www.mitdf.com.ar · www.surenio.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] In Argentina, atopic dermatitis affects at least 10% of children and adolescents. www.mitdf.com.ar · www.surenio.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atopic dermatitis is frequently linked to other allergic conditions, including food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. www.surenio.com.ar