All-cause and cause-specific mortality in atopic dermatitis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to assess all-cause and cause-specific mortality rates in patients with atopic dermatitis.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature
• Included studies focusing on mortality associated with atopic dermatitis
• Analyzed data to determine rates of all-cause and specific causes of death
• Significantly higher all-cause mortality observed in atopic dermatitis patients
• Notable cause-specific mortality linked to infections and other skin-related complications
• Increased mortality risks necessitate better management and monitoring in affected individuals