Prevalence, predictors and comorbidity of dry skin in the general population
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Prevalence, predictors and comorbidity of dry skin in the general population. / Augustin, M; Kirsten, N; Körber, A; Wilsmann-Theis, D; Itschert, G; Staubach-Renz, P; Maul, J-T; Zander, N.
in: J EUR ACAD DERMATOL, Jahrgang 33, Nr. 1, 01.2019, S. 147-150.Publikationen: SCORING: Beitrag in Fachzeitschrift/Zeitung › SCORING: Zeitschriftenaufsatz › Forschung › Begutachtung
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T1 - Prevalence, predictors and comorbidity of dry skin in the general population
AU - Augustin, M
AU - Kirsten, N
AU - Körber, A
AU - Wilsmann-Theis, D
AU - Itschert, G
AU - Staubach-Renz, P
AU - Maul, J-T
AU - Zander, N
N1 - © 2018 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
PY - 2019/1
Y1 - 2019/1
N2 - BACKGROUND: Dry skin is a frequent and multifaceted condition which can be associated with skin irritation, itch, patient discomfort and manifest skin disease. In spite of being frequent, little is known about the epidemiology of dry skin in the population.OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dry skin in the German adult population.METHODS: Data of 48 630 employed persons were assessed on a cross-sectional level in whole-body examinations by experienced dermatologists during company-based skin screenings conducted in 343 German companies. Next to the current dermatologic findings, age, gender, allergies, atopic diseases and the skin type were assessed.RESULTS: In total, n = 14 300 persons (29.4%) were rated as having xerotic skin. Older age but not gender was associated with xerosis. In the regression analyses controlling for age and gender, dry skin was a significant predictor for: axillary dermatitis (OR: 4.51; CI 2.70-7.54), atopic eczema (OR: 3.99; CI 3.42-4.65), exsiccation eczema (OR: 2.96; CI 2.40-3.65), psoriasis (OR: 1.57; CI 1.38-1.78), plantar warts (OR: 1.42; CI 1.26-1.60), seborrhoeic dermatitis (OR: 1.28; CI 1.16-1.42) and atopic disposition (OR: 1.17; CI 1.12-1.22).CONCLUSION: Dry skin is a frequent condition in the adult general population and needs special attention. Known risk factors may facilitate identifying patients at risk for deterioration.
AB - BACKGROUND: Dry skin is a frequent and multifaceted condition which can be associated with skin irritation, itch, patient discomfort and manifest skin disease. In spite of being frequent, little is known about the epidemiology of dry skin in the population.OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dry skin in the German adult population.METHODS: Data of 48 630 employed persons were assessed on a cross-sectional level in whole-body examinations by experienced dermatologists during company-based skin screenings conducted in 343 German companies. Next to the current dermatologic findings, age, gender, allergies, atopic diseases and the skin type were assessed.RESULTS: In total, n = 14 300 persons (29.4%) were rated as having xerotic skin. Older age but not gender was associated with xerosis. In the regression analyses controlling for age and gender, dry skin was a significant predictor for: axillary dermatitis (OR: 4.51; CI 2.70-7.54), atopic eczema (OR: 3.99; CI 3.42-4.65), exsiccation eczema (OR: 2.96; CI 2.40-3.65), psoriasis (OR: 1.57; CI 1.38-1.78), plantar warts (OR: 1.42; CI 1.26-1.60), seborrhoeic dermatitis (OR: 1.28; CI 1.16-1.42) and atopic disposition (OR: 1.17; CI 1.12-1.22).CONCLUSION: Dry skin is a frequent condition in the adult general population and needs special attention. Known risk factors may facilitate identifying patients at risk for deterioration.
KW - Journal Article
U2 - 10.1111/jdv.15157
DO - 10.1111/jdv.15157
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 29953684
VL - 33
SP - 147
EP - 150
JO - J EUR ACAD DERMATOL
JF - J EUR ACAD DERMATOL
SN - 0926-9959
IS - 1
ER -
