Epidemiology of atopic dermatitis: a global worldwide study
Charbel Skayem, M.‐A. Richard, M. Saint Aroman, Stéphanie Mérhand, Yaron Ben Hayoun, Catherine Baissac, Bruno Halioua, C. Taïeb, D. Staumont‐Sallé
Abstract
This global study on atopic dermatitis reveals an overall prevalence of 9.6% among adults aged 16 years and older, with the highest rates in Asia, followed by Latin America and Europe. Findings highlight significant variations in prevalence by age, sex and ethnicity, challenging common beliefs and establishing new benchmarks for understanding the global distribution and impact of atopic dermatitis.
Topics & Concepts
Atopic dermatitisEpidemiologyMedicineDermatologyEnvironmental healthPathologyDermatology and Skin DiseasesAllergic Rhinitis and SensitizationFood Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research