The association between atopic dermatitis and high blood pressure

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British Journal of DermatologyVolume 186, Issue 2 p. e88-e88 Plain Language SummaryFree Access The association between atopic dermatitis and high blood pressure First published: 01 February 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.20916AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Linked Article: Yousaf et al. Br J Dermatol 2022; 186:227–235. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects up to 20% of children and 10% of adults globally. Its main symptom is itch. It is also associated with skin pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. These, and other treatment factors may make it more likely that patients develop increased blood pressure. As high blood pressure puts people at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases it is important to understand more about this subject. Previous studies looking at a possible association between high blood pressure and AD found conflicting results. This international study by authors in the USA, Belgium and Denmark is a systematic review of the literature about AD and blood pressure to pool the available data and arrive at a clearer understanding of this question. A total of 2355 articles were initially identified that were published between 1975 and 2019. Of these, only 51 fulfilled strict inclusion criteria. Review and statistical analysis of these publications found that AD is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure compared with healthy people who do not have AD. This was especially so if the AD was moderate to severe and was more noticable in the US population. As a result of their findings, the authors were keen to emphasize the importance of patients with AD having regular contact with a primary care physician to monitor and manage their blood pressure and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Volume186, Issue2February 2022Pages e88-e88 RelatedInformation