Burden of atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents

Atopic dermatitis has a very significant impact on children and adolescents. Having visible lesions, but above all almost permanent pruritus or sometimes skin pain inevitably has consequences on all aspects of daily life, including sleep, education and relationships with others, family and emotional life. It also has an impact on the whole family. Stigmatization may occur. Treatment and especially local care can be very demanding. Adherence to treatment is therefore often difficult. Quality of life can be severely impaired and atopic dermatitis can be a heavy burden. The psychological consequences can be major. Family problems related to the disease often arise. The best way out of it is probably to have very effective and well-tolerated treatments. (C) 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.