Cheng BT, Silverberg, JI. - By analyzing data from the 2004-2015 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys, researchers examined US adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) to assess the prevalence and predictive factors for depressive symptoms and psychological distress in these individuals, and how they compare with psoriasis and other disorders. For evaluating depressive symptoms and psychological distress, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 and Kessler-6 index (K-6) scores were used, respectively. They found a link of K-6 scores with lower and middle household income, and an inverse link with black and multiracial/other race/ethnicity. Findings revealed an overall association between more depressive symptoms and psychological distress with AD, this was even worse than that seen with other chronic diseases. According to these findings, clinicians are required to consider screening for and monitoring mental health symptoms in AD patients.