Associations of demographics, aggravating factors, comorbidities, and treatments with atopic dermatitis severity in China: A national cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder impacting populations worldwide, although its clinical characteristics and patient demographics remain uncharacterized in China. The aim of this study was to investigate the demographics, comorbidities, aggravating factors, and treatments in AD patients across different age groups in China.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included Chinese AD patients from 205 hospitals spanning 30 provinces. Patients completed dermatologist-led surveys of general medical history, comorbidities, AD-related aggravating factors, and medications. Two-level mixed-ordered logistic regression was used to evaluate aggravating factors.

Results

Overall, 16,838 respondents were included in the final analysis (age 30.9 ±

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882296 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature