Memory Deficits in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis: The Overlooked Impact of Sleep Disturbance

BACKGROUND: Sleep disturbance is highly prevalent in atopic dermatitis (AD), yet its contribution to memory deficits remains underexplored. AIMS: To characterize sleep disturbance and memory dysfunction in adults with AD, examine their relationship with disease severity, and identify predictors of impaired memory. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients with AD . Sleep and memory were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Everyday Memory Questionnaire-Revised (EMQ-R). Associations were analyzed using multivariate models. RESULTS: <0.001. Poor sleep quality (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.4) and daytime dysfunction (AOR = 3.1) independently predicted memory impairment. CONCLUSION: Sleep and memory disturbances were associated with increasing atopic dermatitis severity in adults, supporting the relevance of routine sleep evaluation when addressing memory performance.