Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis

CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of behavioral problems was observed among children and adolescents with AD, with a predominance of internalizing profiles, mainly anxiety and depression. Children with moderate/severe AD have a higher prevalence of aggressive behaviors and sleep disorders. These findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, in caring for patients with AD.PMID:37783388 | DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2023.08.006

Source: Jornal de Pediatria - October 2, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mar ília Magalhães Moraes Fernanda Pires Cecchetti Vaz Ra íssa Monteiro Soares Dos Anjos Roque M árcia de Carvalho Mallozi Dirceu Sol é Gustavo Falbo Wandalsen Source Type: research