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Abstract. This study provides an integrated evaluation of psychosomatic characteristics and microelement status in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasizing the diagnostic relevance of anxiety indicators alongside zinc and magnesium levels. Situational and personal anxiety were assessed using the Spielberger–Hanin scale, while disease severity was quantified with the SCORAD index. Serum zinc and magnesium concentrations were analyzed to determine microelement balance. The majority of children exhibited increased anxiety levels that were positively associated with the extent of dermatological involvement, as well as deficiencies of zinc and magnesium linked to intensified inflammatory activity and diminished stress tolerance. A combined analysis of psychoemotional and metabolic parameters enhances diagnostic precision and supports a more personalized and effective strategy for the clinical management of children with AD.
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