Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Risk of Atopic Dermatitis: A Population-Based Case Control Study

Abstract

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with systemic inflammation and induces various comorbid medical diseases. To date, no study has explored the relationship between OSA and atopic dermatitis (AD), an inflammatory and autoimmune skin disorder. This study investigated the longitudinal risk for AD in patients with OSA.