5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A study found increased dermatology visits for atopic dermatitis and eczema in summer 2023 after Canadian wildfires.

• 2

  Wildfires in Quebec dispersed air pollutants like carbon monoxide and PM2.5 across the northeastern United States.

• 3

  The study analyzed carbon monoxide levels using the U.S. EPA Outdoor Air Quality webpage post-wildfires.

• 4

  Higher carbon monoxide levels in 2023 correlated with increased dermatology visits compared to 2019-2022.

• 5

  The findings highlight the impact of air pollution on skin health, particularly in vulnerable populations.