| Literature DB >> 20670820 |
Kimberly Kelsay1, Mary Klinnert, Bruce Bender.
Abstract
Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively affects patients and their families. Pruritus, scratching, and sleep problems are common complaints linked to disturbed quality of life. Treatment is complex, and nonadherence rates are high. This article reviews the effect of AD on patients and their families and intervention strategies that have some success in improving quality of life. A treatment model for addressing the psychosocial effect of moderate to severe AD within a multidisciplinary setting is suggested herein. Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20670820 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2010.05.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Allergy Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8561 Impact factor: 3.479