What is it about?
This study explores how the stigma (negative social attitudes) experienced by people with atopic dermatitis (a chronic skin condition) affects their quality of life and mental health. The researchers found that when people with atopic dermatitis feel stigmatized, it can worsen their quality of life and lead to higher levels of depression.
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Why is it important?
A better understanding of the complex relationship between quality of life and depression in people with atopic dermatitis may help in developing better support and treatment strategies to improve the well-being of those affected by this condition.
Perspectives
The work came out of a student undergraduate project. Chloe, one of the co-authors, has eczema herself and approached me in late 2022 to see if we could conduct a research project on this. It brings me great joy to see this work as a publshed article now. I hope this works helps to raise awareness about the impact of living eczema.
Henning Holle
University of Hull
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This page is a summary of: Perceived stigma mediates the relationship between health-related quality of life and depression in people with atopic dermatitis., Stigma and Health, February 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/sah0000622.
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