- About 900 million people globally have a skin disease at any given time.
- Many skin conditions can be painful or chronically itchy, causing discomfort.
- Researchers at the EADV Congress 2023 report that 42% of people around the world with skin disease experience sleep disturbances.
- Scientists found these sleep disturbances had far-reaching implications for a person’s overall life, including work productivity and daytime fatigue.
Researchers estimate that about
There are more than 3,000 known skin diseases. Some of the most common types of skin conditions include acne, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
Depending on the type and severity of the skin condition, many can impact a person’s life by causing
Now, a team of researchers recently presented a study at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2023 stating that 42% of people around the world with skin disease experience sleep disturbances with potential implications on their overall quality of life.
The findings haven’t been published yet in a peer-reviewed journal.
The research results were taken from a comprehensive international research initiative called the ALL PROJECT, which analyzed information from more than 17,000 adults in 20 countries to assess the impact of skin diseases.
When examining the data, the research team reported that 42% of respondents with skin disease experienced sleep disturbances. The main symptoms impacting respondents’ sleep were itching (60%) and burning sensations or tingling (17%).
Scientists found these sleep disturbances have broader implications on everyday life. For example, 49% of respondents reported reduced productivity at work, compared to 19% of respondents without a skin disease.
Additionally, respondents with skin…
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