21 Jul 2025 • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is independently associated with a significantly higher risk of stroke.

The pooled analysis found a 27% increased risk overall (OR = 1.27), with men experiencing a 31% elevated risk (OR = 1.31). The association was particularly pronounced for ischemic stroke (OR = 1.14) and strengthened with greater AD severity.

These findings underscore the need for heightened vascular risk assessment and proactive management in patients with moderate-to-severe AD, especially men, to mitigate cerebrovascular events.

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