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Smartwatch May Track AD Status in Children

Wearable-derived scratching measures align with disease activity and short-term treatment response in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

  • 3 min

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A recent study examined the correlation between smartwatch-measured nighttime scratching and disease severity in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. The study involved 50 patients aged 4 to 15 who wore an Apple Watch for up to 14 nights to track their scratching metrics. Findings showed moderate associations with clinical improvement and disease severity, indicated by the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI). Despite limitations, these wearable metrics may serve as objective indicators of disease activity, highlighting the need for further validation before clinical use.

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Smartwatch May Track AD Status in Children

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

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