Can reducing sodium intake minimize atopic dermatitis?

Sodium consumption may be linked to atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.

Investigators used 24-hour urine sodium excretion as a biomarker to measure the sodium intake of 215,832 patients aged 37 to 73 years with or without atopic dermatitis between March 31, 2006, and Oct. 1, 2010.

They found that each 1-gram increase in sodium excretion correlated with an increased risk of experiencing active atopic dermatitis. Further, the patients who had a higher sodium intake had greater disease severity during flare-ups.

The investigators recommended that physicians communicate the potential benefits of reducing daily sodium consumption with their patients who have atopic dermatitis.

Read more: JAMA Dermatology

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