Disease Severity Is Associated with Alexithymia in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is associated with higher rates of psychological disorders, but limited evidence supported the association with alexithymia, a psychoaffective dysfunction. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> This study was aimed to investigate the occurrence of alexithymia in AD patients, compared to healthy subjects....