A pilot trial of a 7-week mindfulness-based intervention for adults with atopic dermatitis found improvements in disease severity, itch perception, and stress with small to medium effect sizes, but psychological distress—particularly depression—increased significantly after treatment. All nine participants completed the intervention and rated it as highly acceptable. The authors conclude that the intervention is feasible and may serve as a useful adjunct therapy for atopic dermatitis, though they note that larger controlled studies are needed.
A pilot study tested an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme in 10 adults with atopic dermatitis (mean age 53 years, mean disease duration 36.6 years). The programme was feasible and acceptable. Pre-post comparisons showed significant improvement on the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory subscales of presence and acceptance, and a trend toward reduced perceived stress, which participants' qualitative feedback supported. The authors suggest MBSR may be a promising adjunct to conventional treatment for atopic dermatitis.