Psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis in skin of color

Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, causes psychosocial impact in both the patients and their caregivers, especially in skin of color (SOC). It impairs the quality of life by causing anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Due to visible lesions and pigmentary sequelae, the children and adolescents face embarrassment and bullying, ultimately leading to school absenteeism and poor academic performance. Due to high healthcare costs and their effect on occupation, it causes a significant financial burden to the family. The SOC population suffers from healthcare disparities due to underrepresentation in clinical trials. In this review, we will see the psychosocial impact of AD in SOC and how to improve research and health care for the SOC population.