Abstract
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is chronic inflammatory pruritic skin disorder, affecting both children and adults. Patients with atopic dermatitis often experience sleep disturbance, especially during flares of their skin disease. Sleep disturbances in atopic dermatitis range from difficulty falling asleep, shorter sleep duration, nighttime awakenings, and daytime sleepiness and fatigue. In addition, atopic dermatitis has also been associated with parasomnias and sleep-related breathing disorders. In children with atopic dermatitis, sleep disturbance may extend from the child to adult caregiver. The effects of sleep disruption in this setting are widespread including increased risk of mood disorders, impaired ability to perform activities of daily living, and decreased quality of life.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Allergy and Sleep |
Subtitle of host publication | Basic Principles and Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 295-305 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030147389 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030147372 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Atopic dermatitis
- Eczema
- Insomnia
- Sleep disorder
- Sleep disruption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)