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In this clinical study we evaluated an especially designed bed equipment for in-patients with severe atopic dermatitis. Ten adult patients aged between 18 to 74 years have been investigated for 10 to 12 days. We assessed severity of atopic dermatitis, severity of pruritus, and disturbance of sleep quality during the night. The median Three- Item-Score for atopic dermatitis was 11.5 ± 1.6 before and improved to 3 ± 1.3. Using the 5D Itch Score, pruritus decreased from 7 ± 1 to 3 ± 1.1. According to the Modified Sleep-Habits Questionnaire the median value improved from 3.7 ± 2.7 to 1.5 ± 2 suggesting a pronounced improvement of sleep quality. Adverse events or intolerabilities have not been observed. Our data argue for a positive effect of an especially designed bed equipment on severity of atopic dermatitis and pruritus and beneficial effects on the quality of night sleep. This supports the healing process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]