Association of Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health Outcomes Across Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Research has highlighted associations between atopic dermatitis (AD) and mental health conditions in adults. However, literature on the development of mental health comorbidities in children is limited despite the large burden of pediatric AD worldwide.

Objective

To examine the association between AD and internalizing behaviors and symptoms of depression at multiple points across childhood and adolescence and to explore potential mediating factors, including asthma/rhinitis, sleep, and inflammation.

Design, setting, and participants

This longitudinal, population-based birth cohort study included children followed up from birth for a mean (SD) duration of 10.0 (2.9) years from the UK Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Data were collected from S

SUBMITTER: Kern C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411354 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature