What is the global burden of atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease worldwide2,3
Ranking highest in terms of global disease burden among all skin diseases4
Up to what share of children does atopic dermatitis affect?
Prevalence has increased up to 2–3 times in the past century, particularly in developed countries4,5
The majority (~0%) of cases start in infancy or childhood2 and around half of these cases persist to adulthood2,6,7
Which do you think bothers atopic dermatitis patients most?
Atopic dermatitis is not life-threatening, but it does have a profound impact on patient QoL, and that of their relatives.2 Atopic dermatitis patients struggle with the unpredictability and long-term impact of their disease6–8
All three are common burdens — explored nextItch is one of the most common bothersome symptoms of atopic dermatitis6,8
Atopic dermatitis patients often suffer from sleep disturbance (most frequently itch-related)6–8
Atopic dermatitis can give rise to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression6,7
The Struggle is Real for adolescent patients with atopic dermatitis
For adolescents in particular, the impact of atopic dermatitis can affect emotional and psychological development, thereby also impacting their adult life9
Atopic dermatitis patients want to achieve long-term control of their disease and reclaim their quality of life*,10
Successful management should be individualized according to specific patient needs and preferences15
*Stated by 75% of 2002 patients (>13-years) and caregivers of children (2–13 years) with moderate-to-severe AD who took part in The International Study of Life with Atopic Eczema (ISOLATE study)10
Atopic Dermatitis
A chronic and recurring inflammatory skin disease that has a profound impact on all dimensions of a patient’s life1