Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition, has been hypothesized to influence the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), though evidence remains limited. To clarify this association, a nationwide longitudinal study compared individuals with AD, totaling 15,179, to age- and sex-matched controls without AD, totaling 60,716, to evaluate the risk of CKD development. The study found that patients with atopic dermatitis had 30% higher adjusted odds of developing chronic kidney disease compared with those without the condition.
This association was consistent across sexes and all age groups, with odds ratios increasing alongside the frequency of clinical visits for atopic dermatitis. These findings suggest that atopic dermatitis is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. The study highlights the importance of monitoring kidney function in patients…
