Publications by authors named "Merhand S"
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory diseases, and has a higher prevalence among females in adulthood. The aim of this observational, cross-sectional, survey-based study was to evaluate the impact of AD on the daily lives of adult women patients. A scientific committee composed exclusively of women constructed a specific questionnaire in partnership with the French Eczema Association.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Sleep disorders, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness, are prevalent in patients with atopic dermatitis, affecting 46.1% of those studied.
- This daytime sleepiness is linked to the severity of atopic dermatitis and negatively impacts patients' quality of life and overall well-being.
- The findings highlight the need for assessing and managing sleep issues in these patients, suggesting that targeted intervention programs could enhance their quality of life.
Article Synopsis
- - Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that affects not only the patients but also their partners, yet its impact on partners has been under-explored.
- - A study involving 1,266 patient-partner pairs revealed that the severity of atopic dermatitis correlates with higher burden scores for both patients and their partners, with significant differences in burden levels among mild, moderate, and severe cases.
- - The research indicated that both patients and their partners experience impaired sleep quality, and the condition negatively affects sexual desire, reported by 39% of partners and 26% of patients.
Burden of visible [face and hands] skin diseases: Results from a large international survey.
Ann Dermatol Venereol
June 2023
Background: While numerous surveys over the last decade have evaluated the burden of skin diseases, none have focused on the specific impact of disease-location on the hands and face.
Aim: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the burden of 8 skin diseases on the multidimensional aspects of subjects' daily lives in respect to their location on visible body areas (face or hands) versus non-visible areas.
Methods: This was a population-based study in a representative sample of the Canadian, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, German and French populations, aged over 18 years using the proportional quota sampling method.
Background: Previous studies have documented the high patient and caregiver burden associated with atopic dermatitis (AD). Less is known about the factors-especially those related to treatment options and the delivery of medical care-that may relate to burden and unmet needs among patients and their caregivers.
Objective: Our primary aim was to characterize and compare health-related quality of life, long-term control of symptoms, satisfaction with treatments, the financial burden, and the prevalence of patient-centered care among adult and pediatric patients with AD in 8 developed nations.
Prevalence of visible skin diseases: An international study of 13,138 people.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
February 2023
Burden of childhood atopic dermatitis on parents: fathers' and mothers' respective feelings.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
December 2022
Cross-cultural assessment of the impact of eczema in six countries with different lifestyles.
Clin Exp Dermatol
November 2022
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a common skin disease in children but also in adults; in Europe alone, it affects more than 23 million adults. At the time of internationalization of studies, it seems important to know that the impact of eczema is different according to lifestyle. It seems that the use of two patient-reported outcomes, one specific, the other not, to measure the impact of eczema is relevant and should be recommended.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe evaluation of global atopic dermatitis control is key to minimizing disease burden. The Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool (ADCT) has been developed for this purpose. Participants (diagnosed by a physician) were recruited to this observational cross-sectional study using real-life methodology and completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic and personal information.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFeelings of guilt in parents of children with atopic dermatitis.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
February 2022
Characteristics of children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis who attended therapeutic patient education.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
November 2021
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease. Therapeutic patient education (TPE) has been demonstrated to be effective in AD in reducing disease severity and improving coping and quality of life.
Objectives: To describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of children and adolescents with AD who had attended TPE sessions, as well as the characteristics of their parents, and compare them with those who did not attend TPE.
Atopic dermatitis has a negative impact on quality of life in patients and their families. However, there have been very few studies of the impact of atopic dermatitis on adolescents and their relatives. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of atopic dermatitis in the daily lives of adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age in the French population and to assess the burden of the disease on their families.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWearing a mask and skin disease: patients with atopic dermatitis speak it out.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
March 2021