Measuring early cardiovascular risk in atopic dermatitis

Investigators examined whether atopic dermatitis activity and severity in childhood may be associated with the presentation of early cardiovascular risk factors.

In a longitudinal cohort study published in JAMA Network Open, the investigators used data from the 1991 to 2017 Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children to assess the outcomes of more than 9,000 pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. The participants’ cardiometabolic risk scores were measured at 15, 17 and 24 years of age. The investigators also collected data on their body mass index, blood pressure and lipid profiles.

The investigators found no correlations between atopic dermatitis severity and early cardiovascular risk factors as well as no associations between active and severe disease and subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiometabolic risk.

Because of the findings, the investigators indicated that standardized screening for early markers of cardiovascular disease may provide little benefit in this patient population.

Read more: JAMA Network Open

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