Sleep disturbances may be prevalent among patients with skin diseases, according to a press release from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). These findings were presented by Taieb et al at the EADV Congress 2023. In the ALL PROJECT international research initiative, investigators analyzed data from 50,000 patients across 20 countries with the goal of better understanding the impact of skin diseases. The investigators found that 42% of patients with skin diseases reported experiencing sleep disturbances; the main symptoms that affected their sleep were itching (60%) and burning or tingling sensations (17%). Compared with those without skin diseases, the patients with skin diseases also reported lower productivity at work (49% vs 19%) as well as a greater frequency of fatigue (81% vs 64%), drowsiness (83% vs 71%), tingling sensations in the eyes (58% vs 42%), and repeated yawning (72% vs 58%). Integrating questions regarding sleep disturbances into the examination process for patients with skin diseases may be critical to better understand and more effectively manage their symptoms. “Our study [has uncovered] the profound impact of sleep disturbances on the physical functioning of patients with skin diseases. Ultimately, the ALL PROJECT aims to spotlight the impact of skin diseases and associated patient experiences, so we can mitigate these adverse effects and improve the quality of life for patients,” concluded lead study author Charles Taieb, MD, PhD, Head of the European Market Maintenance Assessment.