Study Finds Underestimated Rates of Atopic Dermatitis for Adults 60 and Over

Atopic dermatitis (AD) has been underestimated as a global public health concern among adults over the age of 60, according to a study published in Frontiers in Public Health.¹ The study’s findings highlighted significant variations of AD across genders, age groups, regions, and nations from 1990 to 2021.

“AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disease primarily characterized by dry, itchy, and eczematous skin, significantly impacting individual social interactions and quality of life,” wrote authors of the study. “AD arises in genetically susceptible individuals when environmental factors interact with compromised skin barrier function, leading…