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==Social Impact== | ==Social Impact== | ||
Burden of [[eczema]] can have a significant impact on [[quality of life]]. The constant itching can bring about: | Burden of [[eczema]] can have a significant impact on [[quality of life]]. The constant itching can bring about: | ||
*Poor [[self-esteem]] | |||
*[[Embarrassment]] | *[[Embarrassment]] | ||
* [[Suicidal ideation]] | * [[Suicidal ideation]] | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* Overall reduced social life. | * Overall reduced social life. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Needs content]] | [[Category:Needs content]] | ||
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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:
- Poor self-esteem
- Embarrassment
- Suicidal ideation
- Fatigue
- Overall reduced social life.
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 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
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