The Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Sexual Function and Reproductive Desires in Women

Atopic dermatitis is a prevalent skin condition that affects up to 17% of adult population. It can lead to itching, pain, and other symptoms such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, and depression. Due to its high prevalence and limiting symptoms, atopic dermatitis often has a great impact on patients�...

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Published in:Acta dermato-venereologica 2024-06, Vol.104, p.adv35107
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Pozo, Juan-Angel, Montero-Vílchez, Trinidad, Diaz Calvillo, Pablo, Sanabria de la Torre, Raquel, Ureña Paniego, Clara, Ramirez-Muñoz, Arena, Arias Santiago, Salvador
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Atopic Dermatitis
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dermatitis, Atopic - epidemiology
Dermatitis, Atopic - psychology
Female
Humans
Libido
Middle Aged
Original Report
Quality of Life
Reproductive Desire
Severity of Illness Index
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - epidemiology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - physiopathology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - psychology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - epidemiology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology
Sexual Function
Sexual Health
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:Atopic dermatitis is a prevalent skin condition that affects up to 17% of adult population. It can lead to itching, pain, and other symptoms such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, and depression. Due to its high prevalence and limiting symptoms, atopic dermatitis often has a great impact on patients' quality of life but there is scarce information regarding how atopic dermatitis affects women's sexual health and reproductive desires. The purpose of this article was to assess the impact of atopic dermatitis on sexual function and reproductive wishes in women. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2022. A total of 102 women with atopic dermatitis were recruited through online questionnaires sent through the Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Association; 68.6% of the patients acknowledged impairment in sexual function, especially those with more severe disease and those with genital and gluteal involvement. In addition, 51% of the women considered that atopic dermatitis may have an influence on their gestational desire, particularly those with gluteal involvement. In conclusion, atopic dermatitis has a great impact on sexual function and reproductive desires in women.
ISSN:1651-2057
0001-5555
1651-2057
DOI:10.2340/actadv.v104.35107