Abstract
Skin inflammation, known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is often accompanied by various psychological disorders. The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the impact of AD on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. A comprehensive search was conducted using nine databases. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). ORs were generated to analyze the results. Thirty-one articles met the requirements for inclusion, with 25 deemed of good quality and six of fair quality. A positive association was observed between AD and stress (OR = 1.546; 95% CI: 1.445-1.653; p = 0.000), depression (OR = 1.140; 95% CI: 1.127-1.153; p = 0.000), anxiety (OR = 1.080; 95% CI: 1.063-1.097; p = 0.000), and suicidal ideation (OR = 1.158; 95% CI: 1.144-1.172; p = 0.000). Interestingly, a significant publication bias was found in the outcomes related to depression and anxiety. This analysis suggests that AD significantly impacts the psychological well-being of patients. Stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are among the mental health issues commonly associated with AD. Therefore, clinicians should consider mental health evaluations for patients with AD.
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