Addressing the unseen strain: mental load in atopic dermatitis – a nationwide French study

Charles Taieb; Charbel Skayem; Stéphanie Merhand; Yaron BenHayoun; Delphine Staumont-Salle

doi:10.1093/ced/llaf497

journal article Open Access Nov 07, 2025

Addressing the unseen strain: mental load in atopic dermatitis – a nationwide French study

Charles Taieb

Charbel Skayem

Stéphanie Merhand Yaron BenHayoun Delphine Staumont-Salle

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Vol. 51 No. 4 pp. 641-643 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Abstract

This nationwide French study investigates the mental load experienced by patients with atopic dermatitis, an often-overlooked aspect of the disease’s impact. Using validated tools, the study found that individuals with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis face significantly higher psychological strain, highlighting the need for more comprehensive patient support beyond physical symptom management.

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Published: Nov 07, 2025
Vol/Issue: 51(4)
Pages: 641-643
License: View

Authors

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Charles Taieb

Patients Priority, European Market Maintenance Assessment , Paris ,

C

Charbel Skayem

Department of General and Oncologic Dermatology, Ambroise-Paré Hospital, University of Paris-Saclay , Boulogne-Billancourt ,

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Stéphanie Merhand

French Eczema Association , Redon ,

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Yaron BenHayoun

ORDAAT Skin Knowledge , Tel Aviv ,

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Delphine Staumont-Salle

CHU Lille, Department of Dermatology, Lille Inflammation Translational Research Institute, University of Lille , Lille ,

Funding

AbbVie

Sanofi

Eucerin

Almirall

Cite This Article

Charles Taieb, Charbel Skayem, Stéphanie Merhand, et al. (2025). Addressing the unseen strain: mental load in atopic dermatitis – a nationwide French study. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 51(4), 641-643. https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf497

Addressing the unseen strain: mental load in atopic dermatitis – a nationwide French study

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