Adipokines in atopic dermatitis: the link between obesity and atopic dermatitis
- Published on 06/09/2025
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Zhang Shiyun 1,2, Zhang Bingjie 2, Liu Yuehua 2, Li Li 2
1 https://ror.org/02drdmm93 Eight-year Medical Doctor Program Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
2 Department of Dermatology State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases No. 1 Shuaifuyuan 100730 Beijing China
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition with intense pruritus, eczema, and dry skin. The recurrent intense pruritus and numerous complications in patients with AD can profoundly affect their quality of life. Obesity is one of its comorbidities that has been confirmed to be the hazard factor of AD and also worsen its severity. Nevertheless, the specific mechanisms that explain the connection between obesity and AD remain incompletely recognized. Recent studies have...
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