Author Interviews, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Sleep Disorders / 07.08.2021
Geriatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Can Suffer From Sleep Disturbances
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Jonathan L. Silverberg MD PhD MPH
Associate Professor
Director of Clinical Research
Director of Patch Testing
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, DC
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Atopic dermatitis affects people of all ages, including geriatric patients. Previous studies found age-related differences in the clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis between children and adults.
Though, few studies examined whether there are age-related differences of AD severity between geriatric and younger adults. We performed a cross-sectional real-world observational study and found that geriatric age (≥65 years) was not associated with atopic dermatitis severity. However, geriatric age was associated with increased sleep disturbances, delays falling asleep and nighttime awakenings from itch, as well as fatigue.
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