Atopic dermatitis in US adults - epidemiology, association with marital status and atopy

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) prevalence and risk factors in the US-population are not fully elucidated. A study from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found that 10.2% of US adults reported having "dermatitis, eczema, or any other red, inflamed skin rash"1 in the past 12 months, likely overestimating AD prevalence by including other rashes. Further, 3.2% reported having rash with asthma and/or hay fever1, likely underestimating AD prevalence by excluding intrinsic AD or those with remote history of atopic disease.

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