On May 7, 2025, a study published online in Frontiers in Public Health indicated that the global burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) in older adults is significant and projected to continue increasing through 2050. The study was conducted by Yi Ou and colleagues from the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in China. It reviewed the global impact of AD in older adults from 1990 to 2021, projecting changes through 2050. The findings revealed an increase in the global prevalence of AD in older adults up to 11,009,630 cases from 1990 to 2021. While age-standardized rates had decreased, population growth was the primary driver. Incidence rates were higher among women and those aged 75 to 79 years. Positivity was observed in the correlation of incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) rates with sociodemographic index (SDI) levels. However, a significant decline was seen in SDI-related inequalities. The study forecasts increasing incidence, prevalence, and DALY numbers for AD in the older adult population until 2050, with a predicted decrease in age-standardized DALY rates.

The results suggest that AD remains an underestimated public health concern primarily affecting individuals aged 60 and older. Notably, these effects vary across genders, age groups, regions, and nations making it imperative to develop targeted strategies for the effective prevention and management of AD in the older adult population.

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