Atopic dermatitis tied to higher VTE risk
While absolute risk difference is small, higher risk seen for both DVT and pulmonary embolism.
Eczema in adulthood is associated with an increased risk for VTE, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology.
Dr Tai-Li Chen, from Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, and colleagues examined the risk for incident VTE among patients with atopic dermatitis.
