Cervical Spine Range of Motion and Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Sleep disturbances are common and distressing among patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), often resulting in a cycle of worsening skin conditions. Among various factors affecting sleep in AD, cervical spine movement has been suggested to influence sleep quality; however, these studies mostly relied on subjective measures. Owing to the lack of objective and quantitative analyses of cervical spine movement, its association with sleep disturbances remains poorly understood.

Release of Cervical Muscle Tension Improves Psychological Stress and Symptoms of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: a Case Series with 20 Patients.

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease that is triggered by intense pruritus, impaired skin barrier function, and immune responses to allergenic substances. Break-through therapies for AD include molecular-targeted drugs and the effective management of severe symptoms of AD. However, patients with clinical improvements may continue scratching owing to the influence of psychological stress, which might lead to quick relapses of stressors and subsequent intensive scratching.