Key clinical point: Use of e-cigarettes is significantly associated with the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in the US adult population.
Major finding: E-cigarette use was significantly associated with AD (adjusted odds ratio 1.35; P < .001). The association was significant in women ( P < .001) but not in men ( P = .5).
Study details: This population-based study analyzed the data of 28,563 adults from the US National Health Interview Survey 2021.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Some authors declared serving as consultants, speakers, investigators, or advisors for or receiving speaking fees from various organizations.
Source: Smith B et al. Association between electronic cigarette use and atopic dermatitis among United States adults. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 (Feb 24). Doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.027.