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Managing Sleep Disturbance in Atopic Dermatitis Patients
October 30, 2019

According to the National Eczema Organization, more than 18 million adults in the US have atopic dermatitis , the most common form of eczema. Atopic dermatitis (AD) typically presents with erythematous scaling pruritic plaques on the cheeks, arms and legs. The majority of individuals who present with atopic dermatitis present in childhood. Atopic dermatitis is …

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Psoriasis and Sleep: Does Severity Affect Sleep and Quality of Life?
January 7, 2019

Getting enough sleep is essential to maintaining optimal health and health–related quality of life (HRQoL). The physical symptoms of psoriasis may affect sleep and by association impair quality of life. Poor sleep is a risk factor for depression, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder, is defined as difficulty falling asleep …