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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Atopic Dermatitis Patients

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  • Joanna Sieniawska

    (Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology Clinic, Medical University of Lodz, 91-347 Lodz, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Lesiak

    (Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology Clinic, Medical University of Lodz, 91-347 Lodz, Poland)

  • Karol Ciążyński

    (Institute of Applied Computer Science, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Joanna Narbutt

    (Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology Clinic, Medical University of Lodz, 91-347 Lodz, Poland)

  • Magdalena Ciążyńska

    (Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology Clinic, Medical University of Lodz, 91-347 Lodz, Poland
    Department of Proliferative Diseases, Nicolaus Copernicus Multidisciplinary Center for Oncology and Traumatology, 93-513 Lodz, Poland)

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) can have a significantly negative impact on quality of life (QoL). The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the AD population is not yet well established. The study comprised 195 patients with diagnosed AD who were asked about their cognitive and preventive behaviors regarding COVID-19 and the accessibility of medical support, including online consultations. Moreover, the patients responded to the self-reported Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Most of the patients were worried about being infected with COVID-19. Most of the patients believed that people suffering from skin disease were more prone to be infected with COVID-19 compared with the general population. Most the patients negatively assessed the availability of dermatological treatment during the pandemic. Furthermore, 66.1% of the patients declared using telemedicine. Nearly 50% of patients were discontented with telemedicine, and 1/3 of the patients did not mind the use of telemedicine. AD during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a lower overall health rating and life satisfaction and impaired QoL related to mental health in a Polish population. These results provide original information that can be applied in dermatologic patient screenings to evaluate the state of depression and anxiety during the epidemic period.

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  • Joanna Sieniawska & Aleksandra Lesiak & Karol Ciążyński & Joanna Narbutt & Magdalena Ciążyńska, 2022. "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Atopic Dermatitis Patients," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-9, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1734-:d:741184
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