Description
Caregivers of children living with atopic dermatitis (AD) are constantly facing challenges associated with the disease. It can make daily tasks such as getting the child dressed, organizing their social life, or caring for siblings harder and, at times, may lead to sleeplessness and psychological stress.1, 2 How would you help support caregivers to reduce the impact of AD on their family life?
1 Zuberbier T, Orlow SJ, Paller AS, Taïeb A, Allen R, Hernanz-Hermosa JM, Ocampo-Candiani J, Cox M, Langeraar J, Simon JC. Patient perspectives on the management of atopic dermatitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2006 Jul 1;118(1):226-32.
2 Barbarot S, Silverberg JI, Gadkari A, Simpson EL, Weidinger S, Mina-Osorio P, Mnif T,Guillemin I, Fenton MC, Eckert L. The Family Impact of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in Children Aged 6–11 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United States (US), Canada, Europe, and Japan. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA. 2020 Mar. Poster Abstract ID: 15021.
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