Atopic dermatitis and mother-child interaction: a comparative study of 48 dyads.

Background: Psychological factors and family environment may play a role in the pathogenesis and the persistence of atopic dermatitis (AD).

Aim: To evaluate the interactions between mothers and their children suffering from AD and to look for the presence of maternal depression and anxiety.

Methods: A sample of 24 children with AD and their mothers and 24 matched control dyads participated in the study.