Isolate study
Synonym(s)
International Study of Life with Atopic Eczema
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International study on the impact of atopic eczema on the lives of affected patients and relatives.
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- Participation of 2000 test persons from 8 countries (France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Great Britain and North America)
- Parameters evaluated in the study: impact of the disease on life (quality of life, occupation, relationship).
- 60% of the collective were adults, 40% caregivers of children over two years old.
- Results:
- For 75% of those affected, efficient eczema control is the most important goal to improve the quality of life.
- 55% of the affected persons fear the next inflammatory attack.
- 66% of those affected use topical steroids only when no other remedy helps.
- 58% restrict the use of topical steroids only to certain parts of the body for fear of side effects.
- 39% of patients use steroids less frequently than recommended by their doctor for the same reason.
- 67% of patients want a steroid-free treatment option that enables the prevention of inflammatory relapses at a very early stage.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Zuberbier T et al (2006) Patient perspectives on the management of atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol118: 226-232