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==Overview==
==Overview==
The [[quality of life]] of patients suffering from [[eczema]] can be tremendously affected, as the [[pruritus]] and consequent scratching can bring about [[sleep disturbance]], daytime [[fatigue]], [[attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder]], [[headaches]], and [[stunted growth]]. Ultimately, patients could develop poor [[self-esteem]], [[embarrassment]], [[suicidal ideation]], and hence, an overall reduced social life.<ref name="pmid17498413">{{cite journal| author=Hanifin JM, Reed ML, Eczema Prevalence and Impact Working Group| title=A population-based survey of eczema prevalence in the United States. | journal=Dermatitis | year= 2007 | volume= 18 | issue= 2 | pages= 82-91 | pmid=17498413 | doi=10.2310/6620.2007.06034 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17498413  }} </ref>  
Pruritus and constant scratching of the skin can significantly affect the social life of patient. Sleep disturbances, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, headaches, daytime fatigue, and stunted growth are commonly seen in these patients and could lead to embarrassment and poor self-esteem. <ref name="pmid17498413">{{cite journal| author=Hanifin JM, Reed ML, Eczema Prevalence and Impact Working Group| title=A population-based survey of eczema prevalence in the United States. | journal=Dermatitis | year= 2007 | volume= 18 | issue= 2 | pages= 82-91 | pmid=17498413 | doi=10.2310/6620.2007.06034 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17498413  }} </ref>  
<ref name="pmid17620207">{{cite journal| author=Wittkowski A, Richards HL, Griffiths CE, Main CJ| title=Illness perception in individuals with atopic dermatitis. | journal=Psychol Health Med | year= 2007 | volume= 12 | issue= 4 | pages= 433-44 | pmid=17620207 | doi=10.1080/13548500601073928 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17620207  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> <ref name="pmid21206547">{{cite journal| author=Camfferman D, Kennedy JD, Gold M, Martin AJ, Winwood P, Lushington K| title=Eczema, sleep, and behavior in children. | journal=J Clin Sleep Med | year= 2010 | volume= 6 | issue= 6 | pages= 581-8 | pmid=21206547 | doi= | pmc=3014245 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21206547  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref>
<ref name="pmid17620207">{{cite journal| author=Wittkowski A, Richards HL, Griffiths CE, Main CJ| title=Illness perception in individuals with atopic dermatitis. | journal=Psychol Health Med | year= 2007 | volume= 12 | issue= 4 | pages= 433-44 | pmid=17620207 | doi=10.1080/13548500601073928 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17620207  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> <ref name="pmid21206547">{{cite journal| author=Camfferman D, Kennedy JD, Gold M, Martin AJ, Winwood P, Lushington K| title=Eczema, sleep, and behavior in children. | journal=J Clin Sleep Med | year= 2010 | volume= 6 | issue= 6 | pages= 581-8 | pmid=21206547 | doi= | pmc=3014245 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21206547  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> <ref name="pmiddoi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031.">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031. | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref>



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Overview

Pruritus and constant scratching of the skin can significantly affect the social life of patient. Sleep disturbances, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, headaches, daytime fatigue, and stunted growth are commonly seen in these patients and could lead to embarrassment and poor self-esteem. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Social Impact

Burden of eczema can have a significant impact on quality of life. The constant itching can bring about:

References

  1. Hanifin JM, Reed ML, Eczema Prevalence and Impact Working Group (2007). "A population-based survey of eczema prevalence in the United States". Dermatitis. 18 (2): 82–91. doi:10.2310/6620.2007.06034. PMID 17498413.
  2. Wittkowski A, Richards HL, Griffiths CE, Main CJ (2007). "Illness perception in individuals with atopic dermatitis". Psychol Health Med. 12 (4): 433–44. doi:10.1080/13548500601073928. PMID 17620207.
  3. Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G (1975). "Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes". Biochem Pharmacol. 24 (17): 1639–41. PMID 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06609.x. Check |pmid= value (help).
  4. Camfferman D, Kennedy JD, Gold M, Martin AJ, Winwood P, Lushington K (2010). "Eczema, sleep, and behavior in children". J Clin Sleep Med. 6 (6): 581–8. PMC 3014245. PMID 21206547.
  5. Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G (1975). "Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes". Biochem Pharmacol. 24 (17): 1639–41. PMID 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009. Check |pmid= value (help).
  6. Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G (1975). "Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes". Biochem Pharmacol. 24 (17): 1639–41. PMID 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.02.031. Check |pmid= value (help).