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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]

Pruritus and constant scratching of the skin can significantly affect the social life of patient. The constant itching can bring about:

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↑ 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 |pmid= value (help).