Quality of life is the general wellbeing of individuals, including the physical, mental, and social domains of life.

There are many areas of life that can be negatively affected in patients with AD. This negative effect goes beyond the patient and can include parents, siblings, friends, and coworkers.

Listed below are several quality of life parameters that can be negatively affected in patients with AD:

1. Lack of Sleep and disruption from sleep.
2. Avoidance or limitation of everyday activities.
3. Absenteeism from school and work because of their condition.
4. Increased rates of mental disease- depression, anxiety, increased rates of suicide ideation.
5. High rates of embarrassment about their condition.
6. Disruption of other family member’s schedules to meet the needs of children with AD.
7. Increased rates of stress and other mood disorders seen in parents with children with AD.

In general, AD is a medical condition that negatively affects not only the patient but other close friends and family.  The burden of this condition stretches far and deep. Using effective methods to treat AD is extremely important in terms of increasing the quality of life of the patient and even the patient’s family members.  Effective treatment strategies are available that can help you regain control over your AD. The Aron Regimen® is an easy-to-use, safe, and economical treatment strategy that has helped thousands of patients overcome the misery of atopic dermatitis. If interested, please visit us at www.EczemaSpecialist.com to learn more about how we can help you find freedom from your eczema.