Atopic dermatitis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. This common form of eczema is characterized by itchy, dry, flakey, and irritated skin, and can affect women differently over their lifespan. Because the skin is so visible and important to the body’s physiological function, skin diseases can impact a person’s physical and mental well-being and carry a large public health burden. In the United States, an estimated 16.5 million people are affected by atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis occurs similarly in girls and boys; however, in adults, it is more prevalent in women than men. Women also report more severe symptoms and negative impacts on quality of life, both as patients and caregivers.
Atopic Dermatitis is part of the SWHR Autoimmune Network, which engages the following focus areas: Autoimmune Diseases, Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Lupus, and Psoriatic Arthritis.
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While it is unclear what makes someone more at risk for an autoimmune disease, constructs, such as race and ethnicity, and social determinants of health, including education level, income, and other socioeconomic measures, are known to have an impact on health outcomes.
SWHR attended MichBIO 2023 and gave the presentation “Addressing Disparities Through Patient, Provider, and Policymaker Collaborations: Women’s Health and Autoimmune Disease Case Study.”
To bring attention to these disparities and help support individuals impacted by lupus, SWHR added lupus to the Women’s Health Equity Initiative campaign this May, in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month.
This Lupus Awareness Month, SWHR is reflecting on the need for urgent action to close the gender, race, and ethnic disparities in lupus outcomes.
Alopecia Areata – Alzheimer’s Disease – Atopic Dermatitis – Autoimmune Diseases – Bone Health – Diagnostics – Endometriosis – Expanded Carrier Screening – Eye Health – Fertility – Heart Health – HPV & Related Diseases – Liver Health – Lupus – Maternal and Infant Health Disparities – Menopause – Migraine – Narcolepsy – Noninvasive Prenatal Screening – Obesity – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Psoriatic Arthritis – Sleep Health – Urology – Uterine Fibroids – Vaccines
