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Adults with atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis utilize psychiatric and psychological care significantly more than matched controls, with notable sex differences. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to assess the psychiatric and psychological care utilization in adults with atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis compared to matched controls.

March 5, 2026Dermatology and Therapy0 citationsOpen Access

Psychiatric and Psychological Approach in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: A Propensity-Matched Real-World Cohort Study

MSMarta Szepietowska PKPiotr K. Krajewski PPPrzemyslaw Pacan

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This research aims to assess the psychiatric and psychological care utilization in adults with atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis compared to matched controls.
Propensity-matched cohort design
Comparison of care utilization between dermatological patients and controls
Analysis of sex differences in care access
Patients with atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis used psychiatric services more than controls.
Significant sex differences were observed in care utilization rates.

Abstract

Adults with AD, HS, and PsO have substantially greater psychiatric and psychological care utilization than matched controls, with meaningful sex differences. Findings support integrated, multidisciplinary management that proactively addresses mental health alongside dermatologic treatment.

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