Atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: Disease exacerbation associated with fear of infection
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https://doi.org/10.22491/2357-9730.114379Keywords:
Dermatite Atópica, COVID-19, Autocuidado, Pediatria, Equipe de Assistência ao PacienteAbstract
ntroduction: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent condition, influenced by
environmental factors, that requires frequent medical prescriptions. The aim of this
study was to investigate if children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis treated at
a public clinic reported exacerbation of the disease or self-care problems during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study. Data were collected
from the medical records of patients aged < 18 years with atopic dermatitis treated
at a public outpatient clinic in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The perception of disease
exacerbation in children and adolescents was evaluated using the chi-square test or
Fisher’s exact test. Poisson regression was used to estimate the risk of worsening of
skin lesions according to the fear of COVID-19.
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