Climate-Related Triggers for Atopic Dermatitis Remain Unaddressed in Clinical Care, Survey Finds
Patients with atopic dermatitis report climate-related triggers affect their condition more frequently than clinicians address them in clinical care.
A cross-sectional survey of 207 patients (out of 326 enrolled) found that 80.2% reported environmental-climate factors such as extreme heat and poor air quality impacting their atopic dermatitis (AD).
Despite 86.5% expressing interest in understanding these connections, only 36.7% said their dermatologists addressed climate-related concerns during visits.
The authors said:
"This study highlights a disconnect between how patients with AD experience climate-related triggers and how often these concerns are addressed in clinical care"
They added:
"Findings underscore the need for tools and strategies to support climate-health conversations in dermatology"
Patients most frequently requested more information (79.2%), dedicated visit time (50.7%), and additional in-person visits (48.8%) to address climate-AD impacts.
The studyās limitations include its survey design and reliance on self-reported data, which may affect generalizability.
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