Courtney A Chau, Allison R Loiselle, Jessica K Johnson, Wendy Smith Begolka
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Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with several comorbidities, including mental health (MH) conditions among children. We conducted a survey study of caregivers of pediatric AD patients (aged 8-17) (n = 163) and collected information about their child's MH symptoms and their experience seeking MH services for their child. Nearly half of caregivers reported their child had 6 or more days of poor MH symptoms in the past month and reported that barriers to accessing MH services were MH provider inaccessibility (27.0%), distance and transportation (23.3%), and insurance obstacles (19.0%). Given the substantial burden of AD on pediatric patients and the accessibility barriers elucidated in this survey study, engagement of both eczema and MH providers is essential to recognize MH burden among patients and overcome access barriers.
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Pediatric Dermatology answers the need for new ideas and strategies for today''s pediatrician or dermatologist. As a teaching vehicle, the Journal is still unsurpassed and it will continue to present the latest on topics such as hemangiomas, atopic dermatitis, rare and unusual presentations of childhood diseases, neonatal medicine, and therapeutic advances. As important progress is made in any area involving infants and children, Pediatric Dermatology is there to publish the findings.