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Acta Derm Venereol ; 103: adv7312, 2023 Apr 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37021597

RESUMO

SwedAD, a Swedish nationwide registry for patients with atopic dermatitis receiving systemic pharmacotherapy, was launched on 1 September 2019. We describe here the establishment of a user-friendly registry to the benefit of patients with atopic dermatitis. By 5 November 2022, 38 clinics had recorded 931 treatment episodes in 850 patients with an approximate national coverage rate of 40%. Characteristics at enrolment included median Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) 10.2 (interquartile range 4.0, 19.4), Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) 18.0 (10.0, 24.0), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) 11.0 (5.0, 19.0) and Peak Itch Numerical Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11) 6.0 (3.0, 8.0). At 3 months, median EASI was 3.2 (1.0, 7.3) and POEM, DLQI, and NRS-11 were improved. Regional coverage varied, reflecting the distribution of dermatologists, the ratio of public to private healthcare, and difficulties in recruiting certain clinics. This study highlights the importance of a nationwide registry when managing systemic pharmacotherapy of atopic dermatitis.


Assuntos
Dermatite Atópica , Eczema , Humanos , Dermatite Atópica/tratamento farmacológico , Suécia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Sistema de Registros , Qualidade de Vida
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 102: adv00801, 2022 10 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36193008

RESUMO

Information on depressive symptoms among patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) undergoing systemic treatment in a real-world setting is scarce. This prospective real-world clinical cohort study analysed data from SwedAD, a Swedish national register comprising patients with AD undergoing systemic treatment. Data were collected at baseline (n = 120) and at follow-up at 6 months (range 3-9 months, n = 59), and 12 months (10 months or later, n = 36). Depression was assessed with the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale-Self-report (MADRS-S) and AD with the Eczema Area Severity Index, the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure, the Dermatology Life Quality Index and evaluation of pruritus. More than half of patients with moderate-to-severe AD had depressive symptoms at baseline, 24% presented with moderate-to-severe depression and 3% had pronounced suicidal ideation. Systemic treatment of AD significantly reduced both depression and AD symptoms at 6 months, and this positive effect remained at 12 months. In conclusion, depressive symptoms are common among adults with moderate-to-severe AD. Systemic treatment of AD significantly reduced depressive symptoms in parallel with AD symptoms.


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Dermatite Atópica , Eczema , Adulto , Humanos , Dermatite Atópica/complicações , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Dermatite Atópica/tratamento farmacológico , Depressão/diagnóstico , Depressão/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos de Coortes , Estudos Prospectivos , Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 102: adv00702, 2022 May 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35312023

RESUMO

Most studies of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and atopic dermatitis are based on data from dermatology clinics. The aim of this study was to determine whether atopic dermatitis affects HRQoL in adolescence and young adulthood, based on data from the population-based cohort BAMSE (Children, Allergy, Environmental, Stockholm, Epidemiology). A further aim was to determine if the use of topical corticosteroids and healthcare contacts affect HRQoL. Participants with data from birth to young adulthood (n=3,064) were included. Two generic instruments were used to measure HRQoL:General Health at age 12, 16 and 24 years and EQ-5D-3L, including EQ-visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) at age 24 years. In addition, the disease-specific Dermatology Quality Life Index (DLQI) was used at 24 years. Healthcare consultations for atopic dermatitis were obtained from Stockholm Regional Healthcare Data Warehouse (n = 1,944). Participants with atopic dermatitis had an increased odds ratio (OR) of not feeling completely healthy (adjusted OR 1.50; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.30-1.73). Participants with persistent atopic dermatitis, fulfilling atopic dermatitis criteria in the 12- and/or 16- and 24-year follow-ups reported worse EQ-VAS value 70.0 (95% CI 67.3-72.7) in the 25th percentile, than peers without atopic dermatitis. Over an 8-year period, contact with healthcare was limited (mean number 0.96). In conclusion, atopic dermatitis had a negative impact on HRQoL in young adults from adolescence to adulthood and healthcare consultations were few.


Assuntos
Dermatite Atópica , Qualidade de Vida , Administração Tópica , Adolescente , Corticosteroides/administração & dosagem , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Criança , Estudos de Coortes , Intervalos de Confiança , Atenção à Saúde , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Dermatite Atópica/epidemiologia , Dermatite Atópica/psicologia , Dermatite Atópica/terapia , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Razão de Chances , Inquéritos e Questionários , Suécia/epidemiologia , Escala Visual Analógica , Adulto Jovem
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 147(5): 1742-1752, 2021 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33069716

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Hundreds of variants associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis, 2 common inflammatory skin disorders, have previously been discovered through genome-wide association studies (GWASs). The majority of these variants are in noncoding regions, and their target genes remain largely unclear. OBJECTIVE: We sought to understand the effects of these noncoding variants on the development of AD and psoriasis by linking them to the genes that they regulate. METHODS: We constructed genomic 3-dimensional maps of human keratinocytes during differentiation by using targeted chromosome conformation capture (Capture Hi-C) targeting more than 20,000 promoters and 214 GWAS variants and combined these data with transcriptome and epigenomic data sets. We validated our results with reporter assays, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats activation, and examination of patient gene expression from previous studies. RESULTS: We identified 118 target genes of 82 AD and psoriasis GWAS variants. Differential expression of 58 of the 118 target genes (49%) occurred in either AD or psoriatic lesions, many of which were not previously linked to any skin disease. We highlighted the genes AFG1L, CLINT1, ADO, LINC00302, and RP1-140J1.1 and provided further evidence for their potential roles in AD and psoriasis. CONCLUSIONS: Our work focused on skin barrier pathology through investigation of the interaction profile of GWAS variants during keratinocyte differentiation. We have provided a catalogue of candidate genes that could modulate the risk of AD and psoriasis. Given that only 35% of the target genes are the gene nearest to the known GWAS variants, we expect that our work will contribute to the discovery of novel pathways involved in AD and psoriasis.


Assuntos
Cromatina , Dermatite Atópica/genética , Queratinócitos , Psoríase/genética , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Humanos
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 100(1): adv00015, 2020 01 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31709450

RESUMO

Similarities and differences in the everyday clinical management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Nordic countries are unknown. Using a modified Delphi approach, 15 dermatologists from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden completed face-to-face and online questionnaires and participated in summary discussions to map expert opinion on the clinical management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in these Nordic countries. Through discussions, 6 adult patient profiles, reflecting common disease presentations of atopic dermatitis, were identified. Using these case profiles, diagnostic work-up, treatment goals, patient education and treatment approaches were discussed. Patient education was identified as essential for effective management. A treatment sequence of moderate-to-potent topical glucocorticosteroids and emollients, followed by systemic treatment, was recommended, allowing 3 months to ascertain systemic treatment response before switching, if necessary. Consensus was not reached on systemic treatment choice, reflecting differences in clinical practice and reimbursement between countries. Practical, case-based clinical recommendations were developed for optimal patient care.


Assuntos
Dermatite Atópica/terapia , Adulto , Técnica Delphi , Humanos , Países Escandinavos e Nórdicos
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Contact Dermatitis ; 82(3): 147-152, 2020 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31782153

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BACKGROUND: Filaggrin is an important protein for structure and function of the skin barrier. Filaggrin gene (FLG) mutations are known to result in dry skin, impaired skin barrier, and increased risk for atopic dermatitis. However, it is not clear whether these mutations are associated with contact allergy or hand eczema in adolescence. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether FLG mutations are associated with contact allergy, self-reported hand eczema, or dry skin in adolescence. METHODS: We used data from the 16-year follow-up in the BAMSE cohort, information obtained from a Web-based questionnaire including questions on hand eczema and dry skin, from FLG mutation analysis (R501X, R2447X, 2282del4), and patch testing (n = 1822). RESULTS: Logistic regression analyses showed no statistically significant associations between FLG mutations and contact allergy (any contact allergy, nickel allergy, or fragrance allergy) according to patch test, or self-reported hand eczema at 16 years, or hand eczema ever. However, FLG mutations were associated with self-reported dry skin at 16 years. CONCLUSIONS: FLG mutations are associated with self-reported dry skin at 16 years. However, in this study no consistent associations were found between FLG mutations and contact allergy or hand eczema at 16.


Assuntos
Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/genética , Dermatoses da Mão/genética , Mutação , Proteínas S100/genética , Adolescente , Feminino , Proteínas Filagrinas , Humanos , Masculino , Níquel/efeitos adversos , Perfumes/efeitos adversos , Análise de Regressão , Fatores de Risco , Autorrelato , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Pele
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 99(4): 375-378, 2019 Apr 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30653240

RESUMO

Dupilumab, the first biologic approved for treatment of atopic dermatitis, has demonstrated significant clinical effect and quality of life-enhancing capacity in clinical trials. In these, dupilumab-associated conjunctivitis where reported in a minority of patients. The present case series describe 10 patients treated with dupilumab where eye complications were very common. We have described patient characteristics, including FLG mutations, atopic history and clinical effect of dupilumab. Nine of 10 developed eye-complications, most commonly conjunctivitis (in 7/10). Other adverse events were herpes simplex virus uveitis and varicella-zoster virus meningitis. Although our case series is small, we conclude that dupilumab is an effective treatment option in severe atopic dermatitis, but that the risk of adverse events from the eyes and recurrence of herpes virus infections should be kept in mind. Close collaboration with an ophthalmologist is recommended, especially among patients with severe, long-lasting atopic dermatitis and/or previous eye disease.


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Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Produtos Biológicos/efeitos adversos , Conjuntivite/induzido quimicamente , Dermatite Atópica/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados , Conjuntivite/diagnóstico , Conjuntivite/imunologia , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Dermatite Atópica/imunologia , Infecções Oculares Virais/induzido quimicamente , Infecções Oculares Virais/imunologia , Feminino , Proteínas Filagrinas , Herpes Simples/induzido quimicamente , Herpes Simples/imunologia , Herpes Simples/virologia , Herpes Zoster/induzido quimicamente , Herpes Zoster/imunologia , Herpes Zoster/virologia , Humanos , Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido , Masculino , Meningite Viral/induzido quimicamente , Meningite Viral/imunologia , Meningite Viral/virologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Infecções Oportunistas/induzido quimicamente , Infecções Oportunistas/imunologia , Infecções Oportunistas/virologia , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Resultado do Tratamento , Uveíte Anterior/induzido quimicamente , Uveíte Anterior/imunologia , Uveíte Anterior/virologia , Adulto Jovem
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 99(10): 865-870, 2019 Sep 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31197387

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The associations between atopic dermatitis (AD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are debated. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between AD and coronary artery disease or ischaemic stroke in a nationwide, register-based, case-control study (104,832 AD cases, 1,022,435 controls) based on linkage of Swedish national register data between 1968 and 2016. Patients were classified as having severe AD if they had received systemic pharmacotherapy for AD or had been treated in a dermatological ward with AD as the main diagnosis. Other AD was classified as non-severe. After multivariable adjustments for comorbidities and socioeconomic status, overall AD was associated with angina pectoris (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.13, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08-1.19), but among males with severe AD this association was not found, compared with the general population. Male non-severe AD was associated with myocardial infarction (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.07-1.23). Severe AD was associated with ischaemic stroke, with similar estimates in men and women (aOR 1.19, 95% CI 1.07-1.33). Subgroup analyses among women indicated smoking as an important risk factor among severe cases. Dia-betes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension were more prevalent in severe AD than in controls, and hyper-lipidaemia and hypertension were also more prevalent in non-severe AD than in controls. In conclusion, in this study, AD was associated with CVD, and this should be kept in mind, especially when managing patients with severe AD.


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Isquemia Encefálica/epidemiologia , Dermatite Atópica/epidemiologia , Isquemia Miocárdica/epidemiologia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Angina Pectoris/epidemiologia , Isquemia Encefálica/diagnóstico , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Comorbidade , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/epidemiologia , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Infarto do Miocárdio/epidemiologia , Isquemia Miocárdica/diagnóstico , Prevalência , Sistema de Registros , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Sexuais , Fumar/efeitos adversos , Fumar/epidemiologia , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/diagnóstico , Suécia/epidemiologia , Adulto Jovem
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 98(7): 630-635, 2018 Jul 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29507996

RESUMO

Information on factors of importance for remission of eczema is scarce. This study explored factors related to the remission and course of preschool eczema (PSE) (eczema at 1, 2 and/or 4 years of age) to 16 years of age (n = 889) in a Swedish cohort. Half of the children were in complete remission by school age (at age 8, 12, and 16 years). In multivariate prognostic models, persistent PSE (eczema at 1, 2 and 4 years of age) (odds ratio 0.27 (95% confidence interval 0.18-0.41)), PSE with sleep disturbance (due to itch at least once a week at 1, 2 and/or 4 years of age) (0.59 (0.43-0.81)), parental allergy (0.73 (0.55-0.96)), parental smoking at child's birth (0.70 (0.50-0.99)) and filaggrin mutation (R501X, R2447X, 2282del4) (0.47 (0.26-0.85)) were inversely associated with complete remission by school age. Male sex (1.37 (1.03-1.82)) and exclusive breastfeeding ≥4 months (1.44 (1.01-2.05)) were positively associated with complete remission by school age. In conclusion, half of the children with PSE were in complete remission by school age. The most important prognostic factors were persistent PSE and PSE with sleep disturbance due to itch.


Assuntos
Eczema/epidemiologia , Eczema/terapia , Adolescente , Fatores Etários , Aleitamento Materno , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Eczema/diagnóstico , Eczema/genética , Feminino , Proteínas Filagrinas , Humanos , Hipersensibilidade/epidemiologia , Lactente , Proteínas de Filamentos Intermediários/genética , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Análise Multivariada , Mutação , Razão de Chances , Prevalência , Prurido/epidemiologia , Indução de Remissão , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Sexuais , Transtornos do Sono-Vigília/epidemiologia , Suécia/epidemiologia , Poluição por Fumaça de Tabaco/efeitos adversos , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 140(6): 1572-1579.e5, 2017 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28456621

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is associated with an increased risk of having IgE antibodies. IgE sensitization can occur through an impaired skin barrier. Filaggrin gene (FLG) mutation is associated with eczema and possibly also with IgE sensitization. OBJECTIVE: We sought to explore the longitudinal relation between preschool eczema (PSE), FLG mutation, or both and IgE sensitization in childhood. METHODS: A total of 3201 children from the BAMSE (Children Allergy Milieu Stockholm Epidemiology) birth cohort recruited from the general population were included. Regular parental questionnaires identified children with eczema. Blood samples were collected at 4, 8, and 16 years of age for analysis of specific IgE. FLG mutation analysis was performed on 1890 of the children. RESULTS: PSE was associated with IgE sensitization to both food allergens and aeroallergens up to age 16 years (overall adjusted odds ratio, 2.30; 95% CI, 2.00-2.66). This association was even stronger among children with persistent PSE. FLG mutation was associated with IgE sensitization to peanut at age 4 years (adjusted odds ratio, 1.88; 95% CI, 1.03-3.44) but not to other allergens up to age 16 years. FLG mutation and PSE were not effect modifiers for the association between IgE sensitization and PSE or FLG mutation, respectively. Sensitized children with PSE were characterized by means of polysensitization, but no other specific IgE sensitization patterns were found. CONCLUSIONS: PSE is associated with IgE sensitization to both food allergens and aeroallergens up to 16 years of age. FLG mutation is associated with IgE sensitization to peanut but not to other allergens. Sensitized children with preceding PSE are more often polysensitized.


Assuntos
Eczema/imunologia , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/imunologia , Proteínas de Filamentos Intermediários/genética , Mutação/genética , Pele/imunologia , Adolescente , Alérgenos/imunologia , Arachis/imunologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos de Coortes , Análise Mutacional de DNA , Eczema/epidemiologia , Eczema/genética , Feminino , Proteínas Filagrinas , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/epidemiologia , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/genética , Estudos de Associação Genética , Genótipo , Humanos , Imunização , Imunoglobulina E/metabolismo , Masculino , Pele/patologia , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Pediatr Allergy Immunol ; 28(1): 44-50, 2017 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27637173

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Several studies show an association between eczema and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood, but the mechanisms and time sequence remain unclear. Information on the association between eczema and other disorders involving the central nervous system (CNS) is limited. The aim was to explore whether preschool eczema was associated with ADHD or other CNS-associated disorders requiring pharmacotherapy at school age and to analyze whether eczema at other ages of childhood was associated with medication for ADHD. METHODS: From a Swedish birth cohort, 3606 children were included in the analyses. At 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16 years of age, their parents answered questionnaires regarding eczema the last year. Information on prescribed medications during school age (10-18 years of age) was derived by record linkage to the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register. RESULTS: A total of 1178 (32.7%) of the children had preschool eczema (eczema at 1, 2, and/or 4 years), and 162 (4.5%) of the children had dispensed ADHD medication at school age. Preschool eczema was not associated with ADHD medication at school age (crude odds ratio 1.16; 95% Confidence Intervals: 0.83-1.61). There was no significant association between preschool eczema and use of antidepressants, migraine drugs, or anti-epileptics at school age. Infantile eczema, school-age eczema, and eczema ever up to 16 years of age were not associated with ADHD medication at school age. CONCLUSIONS: In this large birth cohort, there were no significant associations between preschool eczema and medications for ADHD, depression/anxiety/phobia, migraine, or epilepsy at school age.


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Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapêutico , Antidepressivos/uso terapêutico , Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade/epidemiologia , Uso de Medicamentos/estatística & dados numéricos , Eczema/epidemiologia , População , Sistema de Registros/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade/tratamento farmacológico , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Contact Dermatitis ; 77(4): 242-249, 2017 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28675503

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Knowledge about the relations between skin exposures, skin symptoms and contact allergy in adolescents is limited. OBJECTIVES: To explore self-reported skin exposures and skin symptoms in girls and boys, and to assess the associations between exposures, symptoms and contact allergy at age 16 years. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: In all, 3115 adolescents from the population-based BAMSE birth cohort answered a questionnaire at age 16 concerning various skin exposures and related skin symptoms. Of these, 2285 were patch tested. RESULTS: The prevalences of self-reported piercing (55.4%), hair dyeing (50.1%) and related skin symptoms were high, particularly in girls. Piercing and itchy rash after contact with metal items were associated with increased risks of nickel allergy [respectively: odds ratio (OR) 1.77, 95%CI: 1.04-3.03, and OR 2.25, 95%CI: 1.57-3.23]. An itchy rash resulting from the use of personal hygiene products or makeup was associated with a positive patch test reaction to fragrance mix I (OR 2.11, 95%CI: 1.02-4.35). CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents are exposed to skin-sensitizing substances, for example because of piercing, hair dyeing, and tattooing. Such early-life skin exposure may lead to lifelong contact allergy and future allergic contact dermatitis and hand eczema.


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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/etiologia , Níquel/toxicidade , Adolescente , Adulto , Eczema/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Testes do Emplastro/efeitos adversos , População , Autorrelato , Testes Cutâneos/métodos
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Allergy Asthma Proc ; 38(6): 447-455, 2017 Nov 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28855002

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) is impaired in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) but has not yet been satisfactorily described. OBJECTIVE: To study HR-QoL in patients with HAE by combining different HR-QoL instruments with disease activity assessment. METHODS: All adults in the Swedish HAE registry were invited to take part in this questionnaire study, which used the generic HR-QoL instruments, EuroQol 5 Dimensions 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) and the RAND Corporation Short Form 36 (RAND-36), the disease-specific Angioedema Quality of Life instrument (AE-QoL), the recently introduced Angioedema Activity Score (AAS) form, and questionnaires on sick leave and prophylactic medication. RESULTS: Sixty-four of 133 adults (26 men, 38 women) between 18 and 91 years old responded. The most affected HR-QoL dimensions in the EQ-5D-5L were pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression; in the RAND-36, energy/fatigue, general health, pain; and, in the AE-QoL, fears/shame and fatigue/mood. Women had lower HR-QoL in the RAND-36 for general health and energy/fatigue (p < 0.05). Patients who reported any AAS of >0 had significantly impaired HR-QoL. There were significant associations (p < 0.05) between the AAS and EQ-5D-5L, between the AAS and all dimensions of the RAND-36 except physical function, and between the AAS and AE-QoL in all dimensions. Nine of 36 patients who reported sick leave during the previous 4 weeks had significantly impaired HR-QoL in all the instruments (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR-QoL in the patients with and the patients without prophylactic medication, except for the nutrition dimension of the AE-QoL (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Comprehensive information is obtained by combining different HR-QoL instruments. Pain, anxiety/depression, and fatigue/mood are important aspects of HAE but the AE-QoL disregards pain. HR-QoL was not significantly affected by prophylaxis. Increased disease activity was associated with impaired HR-QoL, which justifies more active disease management.


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Angioedemas Hereditários/patologia , Angioedemas Hereditários/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Angioedemas Hereditários/epidemiologia , Ansiedade , Fadiga , Feminino , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dor , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Sistema de Registros , Inquéritos e Questionários , Suécia/epidemiologia , Adulto Jovem
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Pediatr Dermatol ; 34(3): e140-e141, 2017 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28295514

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Genetic variants in filaggrin (FLG) involving truncating mutations or intragenic copy number variation are strongly associated with the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD) in European and Asian populations. Few loss-of-function mutations have been identified in Africans, although an association between FLG copy number variation and AD severity in a small African American cohort has been proposed. We studied the association between FLG copy number and AD in 132 Ethiopians and found no association between AD severity and FLG copy number, suggesting that other, still unidentified genetic factors are of more importance in predisposing Ethiopians to AD.


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Variações do Número de Cópias de DNA/genética , Dermatite Atópica/genética , Predisposição Genética para Doença/etnologia , Proteínas de Filamentos Intermediários/genética , Adolescente , Fatores Etários , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Dermatite Atópica/etnologia , Etiópia/epidemiologia , Feminino , Proteínas Filagrinas , Humanos , Masculino , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase/métodos , Prevalência , Medição de Risco , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Fatores Sexuais
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 96(4): 540-5, 2016 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26540175

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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is rare, disabling and sometimes life-threatening. The aim of this study is to describe its prevalence, symptomatology and treatment in Sweden. A total of 146 patients were identified; 110 adults and 36 children with HAE type I (n = 136) or II (n = 10), giving a minimal HAE prevalence of 1.54/100,000. All patients received a written questionnaire followed by a structured telephone interview. This report focuses on the 102 adults who responded. Females reported 19 attacks in the previous year vs. 9 for males (p < 0.01), and females reported 10 days of sick leave vs. 4 days for males (p < 0.05). For all treated acute attacks, plasma-derived C1-inhibitor concentrate (pdC1INH) (used in 27% of patients) had a good effect. For maintenance treatment, 43% used attenuated androgens and 8% used pdC1INH, which reduced their attack rate by more than 50%. In conclusion, the minimal HAE prevalence in Sweden was 1.54/100,000. HAE affected females more severely. Attenuated androgens and pdC1INH had a good effect on preventing attacks.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Androgênios/uso terapêutico , Angioedemas Hereditários/diagnóstico , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Angioedemas Hereditários/epidemiologia , Proteínas Inativadoras do Complemento 1/uso terapêutico , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1 , Inativadores do Complemento/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prevalência , Sistema de Registros , Indução de Remissão , Estudos Retrospectivos , Licença Médica , Suécia/epidemiologia , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 96(4): 521-4, 2016 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26611655

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Simple, validated eczema severity scores are required for the evaluation of interventions. The Rajka & Langeland (R&L) scale is based on 3 domains (extent, course, and intensity); however, its validity is not yet confirmed. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality aspects of the R&L scale in clinical practice. In the first part of the study, experts and consumers judged the content validity of the scale. The second part of the study was performed with 87 children during a 4-month eczema school. Construct validity, internal consistency, sensitivity to change, time consumption and health-related quality of life variables were investigated. The content of the R&L scale was considered valid by 45 panellists. Inter- and intra-observer reliability was very good. Divergent construct validity was adequate, while convergent construct validity and internal consistency were inadequate. The R&L scale was able to define a significant improvement in eczema during the eczema school. The time required for completing the R&L assessment was significantly shorter than for objective Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD). The R&L scale is a simple, fast, valid, reliable and sensitive tool for scoring of atopic dermatitis in everyday clinical practice.


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Eczema/diagnóstico , Inquéritos e Questionários , Eczema/psicologia , Eczema/terapia , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Julgamento , Variações Dependentes do Observador , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Qualidade de Vida , Indução de Remissão , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento
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Acta Paediatr ; 105(5): 529-34, 2016 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26821285

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AIM: Few studies have been published on children with hereditary angioedema (HAE), an autosomal dominant disease caused by mutations on chromosome 11. This study explored various aspects of the disease in the Swedish paediatric population. METHODS: A retrospective questionnaire was sent to all 36 Swedish children known to have HAE, and a physician carried out follow-up telephone interviews. RESULTS: Most of the questionnaires were completed by the parents of 31 (86%) children with HAE, with or without their input, at a median age of nine years (range 1-17), and the physician also interviewed 29. HAE symptoms were experienced by 23 children, including abdominal attacks (96%), skin swelling (78%) and swelling in the mouth and/or upper airways (52%). Psychological stress was the most common trigger for abdominal attacks and trauma and sports triggered skin swelling. The majority (n = 19) had access to complement-1 esterase inhibitor concentrate at home. Current health and quality of life were generally rated as good, independent of whether the child had experienced HAE symptoms or not. CONCLUSION: Most children with HAE had experienced abdominal attacks and skin swelling, but their overall health and quality of life were generally perceived to be good.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Qualidade de Vida , Adolescente , Idade de Início , Angioedemas Hereditários/diagnóstico , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Angioedemas Hereditários/psicologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1/uso terapêutico , Inativadores do Complemento/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Seguimentos , Indicadores Básicos de Saúde , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Suécia
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Contact Dermatitis ; 74(1): 44-51, 2016 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26538115

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BACKGROUND: Contact allergy is common among adults. However, little is known about the prevalence in adolescents. OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of allergy to common contact allergens in Swedish adolescents in the general population. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: The BAMSE cohort is a population-based birth cohort with the main aim of studying the risk factors for asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Patch testing was performed at the 16-year follow-up. The test (TRUE Test(®) ) was applied at home, and removed 2 days later by nurses, who recorded and photographed the results. Dermatologists made final assessments on the basis of photographs and protocols. RESULTS: Two thousand two hundred and eighty-five participants (88% of all 16-year follow-up participants) were patch tested; 15.3% had at least one positive reaction. Contact allergy was more common in girls than in boys (17.0% versus 13.4%, p = 0.018). Sensitization to nickel was most common (7.5%), followed by sensitization to fragrance mix I (2.1%) and p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin (1.9%). Nickel allergy was more frequent in girls (9.8% versus 4.9%, p < 0.001). Solitary sensitization to cobalt was more common than co-sensitization to nickel and cobalt. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of contact allergy in adolescents is of almost the same high magnitude as in adults. The applied method was feasible in the population-based setting.


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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/etiologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Níquel/efeitos adversos , Testes do Emplastro , Prevalência , Resinas Sintéticas/efeitos adversos , Fatores de Risco , Distribuição por Sexo , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 95(4): 457-61, 2015 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25325186

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Epidemiological data in childhood psoriasis are accumulating. However, reliable information captured at onset is lacking. In a cross sectional study we recruited 109 children < 16 years within 12 months of psoriasis onset and explored the clinical characteristics. Pre-pubertal children, especially boys, more often had inverse involvement (OR = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.1, 7.1, p ≤ 0.05). HLA-C*06 was positively associated with facial lesions (OR = 3.8, 95% CI = 1.5, 9.7, p < 0.01) and guttate phenotype and was more common in pubertal children. A high PASI score was not associated with overweight or early age at onset, and gender did not influence disease onset. Psoriasis can be difficult to diagnose in children, especially in pre-pubertals. Thorough examination of facial and genital areas can help in establishing the diagnosis. Our published genetic data in combination with the clinical findings presented herein indicate that puberty may separate different populations of childhood psoriasis.


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Psoríase/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Idade de Início , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Dermatoses Faciais/epidemiologia , Feminino , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Doenças dos Genitais Femininos/epidemiologia , Doenças dos Genitais Masculinos/epidemiologia , Genótipo , Antígenos HLA-C/genética , Homozigoto , Humanos , Masculino , Fenótipo , Psoríase/genética , Puberdade , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Acta Derm Venereol ; 95(7): 804-8, 2015 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25740193

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An observational population-based study conducted among 2 sets of 7-year-old children in Sweden in 2002 and 2007 revealed evidence of improved sun protection, also reflected in a significant reduction in the total number of melanocytic naevi. Based on these data-sets, the aim of the current study was to determine whether the overall reduction in naevi had impacted differently on body sites based on their main pattern of sun exposure. In 2002, median naevi counts/m2 were highest on intermittently sun-exposed sites: 13.8 (95% CI 8.0-22.7) compared with chronically sun-exposed sites: 11.0 (95% CI 0.0-20.5). In 2007, median naevi counts/m2 on intermittently sun-exposed body sites were significantly lower: 8.7 (95% CI 4.7-15.2), p < 0.0001, while on chronically exposed sites median naevi counts/m2 were unaltered: 10.3 (95% CI 0.0-14.4), p = 0.9313. Changes were most evident among boys. Future research can evaluate whether this shift in naevi distribution in Swedish children translates into a reduction in cutaneous melanomas on intermittently sun-exposed body sites.


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Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação/patologia , Nevo Pigmentado/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Fatores Etários , Criança , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação/prevenção & controle , Nevo Pigmentado/epidemiologia , Nevo Pigmentado/prevenção & controle , Fatores de Proteção , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Sexuais , Neoplasias Cutâneas/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/prevenção & controle , Luz Solar/efeitos adversos , Suécia/epidemiologia , Fatores de Tempo , Raios Ultravioleta/efeitos adversos
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