scholarly journals PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COMMON SKIN DISORDERS – A REVIEW STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1452-1456
Author(s):  
Manish Choudhari ◽  
Nikita Jamadari ◽  
Naresh Jain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Common Skin

Objective - To increase awareness of the psychosocial impact of Kushtha, Visarpa, Mukhadushika, Sheetpitta, Udarda and Kotha in Ayurveda and Acne vulgaris, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis etc. in modern point of view. Quality Of Evidence - A literature review was based on a MEDLINE search (1966 to 2000). Selected articles from the dermatologic and psychiatric literature, as well as other relevant medical journals, were reviewed and used as the basis for discussion of how skin disease affects patients’ lives and of appropriate management. Message - Dermatologic problems hurt patients’ quality of life. skin disease can produce stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, embarrassment, and other psychological, personal, professional and social life problems that affect patients’ lives in ways comparable to arthritis or other disabling illnesses, as well as showing a bidirectional relationship between skin disease and psychological distress. This review focuses on the effects of five common skin diseases seen by family physicians- Acne, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis and Psoriasis. Conclusion - How skin disease affects psychosocial well-being is un- derappreciated. Increased understanding of the psychiatric comorbidity associated with skin disease and a biopsy- chosocial approach to management will ultimately improve patients’ lives. Keywords: Skin disease, Psychosocial Impact, Quality of life.

Dermatology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Simcox
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Uk

Skin disease has a serious impact on an individual’s quality of life. It is well recognized that conditions such as psoriasis may have a similar impact on a patient’s quality of life to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Skin problems account for approximately 20% of all patient consultations in primary care in the UK. It is important that clinicians are able to diagnose common skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and cutaneous malignancies and initiate an appropriate management plan. This requires the ability to take a full history and conduct a complete examination. A complete dermatological examination involves examination of the entire skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. The description of cutaneous pathologies should include the location and distribution of lesions. The morphology of a lesion or each component of a generalized eruption should be noted. Other organ systems may also need to be examined. The questions in this chapter will test your knowledge of the skin problems that are frequently encountered in non-specialist clinical practice. Other more rare skin disorders are also covered, either because they are potentially life-threatening or because they are a sign of systemic disease. The questions are designed to improve your ability to recognize the morphology and distribution of cutaneous physical signs. Hopefully you will find these questions stimulating and an aid to improving your knowledge of skin disease.

scholarly journals The Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Lifschitz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health Related Qol ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

Approximately 5-20% of children worldwide suffer from atopic dermatitis (AD), a kind of dermatitis characterized as an inflammatory, relapsing, noncontagious and itchy skin disorder. Children often develop AD during their first year of life. An increased rate of sensitization to both food and aeroallergens has been shown to coexist in patients with AD. Sensitization to well-known allergens such as cow's milk protein can occur on average in 50% of children with AD. In general, quality of life (QoL) is perceived as the quality of an individual's daily life, that is, an assessment of their well-being or lack thereof. QoL is a broad concept that includes such things as standard of living, community, and family life. Patients with skin diseases experience a wide range of symptoms ranging from trivial problems to major handicaps which affect their lives. The misery of living with AD cannot be overstated for it may have a profoundly negative effect on the health-related QoL of children and their families in many cases. Physicians taking care of children with AD should consult parents on how their child's illness has impacted their lifestyle and recommend professional intervention if deemed necessary.

scholarly journals Quality of life in Montenegrin pupils with acne

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250155
Author(s):  
Milena Ražnatović Đurović ◽  
Milica Đurović ◽  
Janko Janković ◽  
Slavenka Janković
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Mean

Background Acne is a common skin disease that can affect a person’s quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, and mood in an adverse manner. The aim of the current study was to assess QoL among Montenegrin pupils with acne. Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted over October and November 2020 in four randomly selected secondary schools in Podgorica, Montenegro. All 500 pupils were asked to fill in a short questionnaire which included questions on age, sex, presence of acne, and for those with acne their duration and location, visits to doctors, presence of any other coexisting skin disease, and family history of acne. Only pupils who self-reported acne were asked to complete the Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) and the Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI). Results Self reported acne were presented in 49.8% (249/500) of all pupils. The mean CDLQI score of the total sample was 4.27 ± 5.13. Overall, the CDLQI domains that were most affected by acne were symptoms and feelings (mean score 1.49 ± 1.43), leisure (mean score 0.94 ± 1.72), and treatment (0.66 ± 0.79). The mean total CADI score was 3.53 ± 3.11 which was higher in girls (4.07 ± 3.11) than in boys (2.90 ± 3.00). There was good correlation between the two questionnaires (Rho = 0.76; P < 0.01). According to multiple linear regressions, higher overall CDLQI score was found in pupils with acne who reported other skin diseases, while girls, pupils who reported both acne on face and back, and who had any concomitant skin disease had higher CADI total score. Conclusions Acne affects QoL of young adolescents in Montenegro with greater impact in girls. Our findings should point out the importance of timely diagnosis, treatment, and education of adolescents with acne.

scholarly journals Prevalence of skin disease among adolescent girls and their impact on quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-120
Author(s):  
Dr. Deepika Gurram ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Common Skin

Introduction: Skin diseases can adversely affect the quality of life of an individual. Adolescence is acritical time in biophysical development and adverse skin conditions during this period can alter thegrowth in self-confidence and self-esteem and social engagement. Purpose: The present study wasdesigned to assess the burden, the pattern of skin diseases and their impact on their quality of life inadolescent students. Materials and Methods: A total of 23 schools having 3581 students between10-16 years of age were visited, out of which 3367 students were covered and screened. Skincharacteristics such as the severity of skin disease were recorded by the attended physician. Adermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire was used to assess the effect of skin diseases ontheir quality of life. Results: Among the total cases 2,783 (82%) had skin diseases, of the651(19%) had two or more 2 skin diseases. Prevalence of infectious skin diseases was more in (10-12) young age groups 78.5% as compared to (13-16) later age groups of 55.2% (p<0.01).Pediculosis (52%) has a high point of prevalence, followed by scabies (25%), Pityriasis alba (6.6%),Seborrheic dermatitis (5%), Pyoderma (3.3%), Acne (2.6%) and Tinea (2%). Pediculosis andscabies together constitute 77% of all skin diseases. Conclusion: Good hygiene practices likeregular bathing, regular head wash, and hand wash should be taught to children. Hence training ofschool teachers and PHC doctors regarding the management of common skin diseases and Healtheducation to parents or guardians of children about Hygienic measures, sexual behaviour and needof seeking medical advice.

scholarly journals Karakteristik penyakit kulit pada anak di poliklinik kulit dan kelamin RSUP. Dr. M. Djamil Padang periode 2016-2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Gustia ◽  
Satya Wydya Yenny ◽  
Sigya Octari
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Impact

Abstrak. Latar belakang : Penyakit kulit menyebabkan morbiditas yang tinggi, termasuk pada anak. Prevalensi dermatosis pada anak berkisar 34-87,7% dengan pola yang sangat bervariasi dan dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor. Dampak penyakit kulit ini dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup anak.Metode : Penelitian retrospektif deskriptif  dengan  mengambil data dari rekam medis pasien anak dengan umur 1-18 tahun yang berobat ke Poliklinik Kulit dan Kelamin RSUP.Dr. M. Djamil Padang pada periode Januari 2016– Desember 2018. Hasil : Selama 3 tahun didapatkan 277 pasien baru, perempuan 123 (44,4%) dan laki - laki 154 (55,6%). Berdasarkan kelompok  penyakit yang terbanyak adalah dermatitis  (29, 9%), diikuti oleh infeksi jamur (16,9%), infestasi parasit (13, 4%),  infeksi virus (13, 3%), dan infeksi bakteri (6,9%).Kesimpulan:  Penyakit kulit terbanyak terjadi pada anak laki – laki. Infeksi jamur merupakan penyakit kulit paling sering, diikuti oleh infestasi parasit. Infeksi jamur yang sering terjadi adalah pitiriasis versikolor, sedangkan infestasi parasit yang paling sering adalah skabies.              Kata kunci: karakteristik penyakit kulit, anak, penelitian retrospektif Abstrack. Background: Skin disease causes high morbidity, including in children. The prevalence of dermatosis in children ranges from 34 to 87.7% with a pattern that is varied and influenced by many factors. The impact of this skin disease can affect the quality of life of childrenMethod : A descriptive retrospective, which is taking data from the medical records of patients aged 1 - 18 years who seek treatment at Dermatology and Venereology outpatient clinic at RSUP. M. Djamil Padang in the period January 2016 - December 2018.Result : During 3 years,there were 277 new patient which consist of 123 boy  (44.4%) and 154 girl (55.6%). Based on the group of diseases, dermatitis were the most common  disease (29,9%), followed by fungal infection (16.9%), parasit infestations (13,4%), viral infection (13,3%) and bacterial infection (6,9%). Conclusion : Most skin diseases occur in boys. Fungal infections were the most common skin diseases, followed by parasit infestations. The most common fungal infection is pityriasis versicolor, while the most frequent parasit infestation is scabies.Keywords:characterization of skin diseases, children, retrospective study

scholarly journals Assessment of the quality of life of pediatric patients at a center of excellence in dermatology in southern Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 697-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magda Blessmann Weber ◽  
Daniel Lorenzini ◽  
Clarissa Prieto Herman Reinehr ◽  
Bárbara Lovato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
Life Quality Index

BACKGROUND: Skin diseases cause negative impact on the emotional state, social relationships and daily activities, due to the stigma caused by the appearance of the lesions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the quality of life of pediatric patients with skin diseases attending a dermatology service, compare the scores obtained among the dermatoses found in the sample and associate them to the variables, in addition to observing how the skin disease specifically affects quality of life. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, with patients between 5 and 16 years attending the Dermatology Service of the University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Brazil, between July 2010 and February 2011. The data collection instruments were the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire and the AUEQI questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 161 patients were interviewed, with mean age of 9,66 years. The main dermatoses were atopic dermatitis (29.8%), warts (13%) and molluscum contagiosum (7.5%). Chronic diseases (73.9%) were the most prevalent. The overall mean Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index score was 5.01 for chronic dermatoses and 2.07 for acute illnesses, indicating a compromised quality of life among chronically ill patients. The comparison between the scores obtained with the AUEQI scale and the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index scores indicates that the overall quality of life is less affected than the specific quality of life related to the dermatosis. CONCLUSIONS: The data presented reinforce how important it is that the patients, their families and caregivers understand the symptoms, triggers and treatment of the skin disease in question. This information facilitates adherence to the treatment and justifies the conduct adopted by the dermatologist.

scholarly journals Selection of individual nutrition for patients with torpid course of atopic dermatitis

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-108
Author(s):  
Н.О. Артемьева ◽  
Е.В. Свечникова ◽  
Ю.В. Максимова ◽  
В.Н. Максимов
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Disease Development ◽  
Physical Discomfort ◽  
Selection Of

Атопический дерматит (АД) - это воспалительное заболевание кожи, мультифакториальной или моногенный природы, характеризующееся зудом, хроническим рецидивирующим течением и возрастными особенностями локализации и морфологии очагов поражения. Доля заболевания в структуре кожных болезней в настоящее время составляет от 10 до 30%. Когда процесс приобретает упорное течение с невыраженным эффектом от проводимой терапии и обострениями процесса до 3-4 в год с увеличением их длительности, то становится вялотекущим (торпидным). Торпидное течение АД приводит больного к снижению качества жизни за счёт физического дискомфорта и эмоциональной дезадаптации. Подходы к лечению в теории зависят от механизма развития заболевания. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inherited inflammatory disease of skin, multifactor or monogenic nature, characterized by itching, chronic recurrent current and age-specific features of localisation and morphology of lesion centers. The proportion of the disease in the structure of skin diseases is currently between 10 and 30%. When the process acquires a persistent course with an unparalleled effect from the performed therapy and exacerbations of the process up to 3-4 per year with increase of their duration, it becomes sluggish (torpedo) [1, 3]. The torpedo course of AD leads the patient to a decrease in the quality of life due to physical discomfort and emotional disadaptation. Approaches to treatment in theory depend on the mechanism of disease development.

scholarly journals O Impacto Psicossocial da Acne Vulgar / The Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 351-367
Author(s):  
Luísna Gabriela Aguiar Lobo De Resende ◽  
Gabriel Cardoso Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Erica Carvalho Caldas
Keyword(s):  
Body Dysmorphic Disorder ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Aesthetic

A acne é uma afecção cutânea comum, que atinge cerca de 80% da população em alguma fase da vida. Além da parte estética, a acne abrange consequências psicológicas e sociais que podem afetar a qualidade de vida, saúde psíquica e a autoestima dos pacientes. O presente estudo de revisão narrativa bibliográfica, investigou os aspectos principais   do impacto psicossocial em pessoas com acne vulgar. Constatou-se que vários danos são gerados para os acometidos por essa patologia, entre eles estão: ansiedade, fobia social, depressão, insegurança, timidez, sintomas obsessivos compulsivos e transtorno dismórfico corporal. Tendo em vista os resultados apontados, confirmou-se que o tratamento adequado e efetivo apresenta grande melhora no quadro dos pacientes. Diante dos malefícios que a acne promove para vida da população é necessário compreendê-la como uma doença e não apenas como uma disfunção estética. ---Acne is a common skin condition that affects about 80% of the population at some stage of life.  In addition to the aesthetic part, acne includes psychological and social consequences that can affect the quality of life, mental health, and self-esteem of patients.  The present study of a bibliographic narrative review investigated the main aspects of the psychosocial impact on people with acne vulgaris.  It was found that several damages are generated for those affected by this pathology, including anxiety, social phobia, depression, insecurity, shyness, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and body dysmorphic disorder.  In view of the above results, it was confirmed that the adequate and effective treatment presents a great improvement in the patients' condition.  In view of the harm that acne causes to the population's life, it is necessary to understand it as a disease and not just an aesthetic dysfunction. 

scholarly journals Validation of a Filipino Translation of the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index Text Version

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Karina N. Gonzales-Carait ◽  
Rowena F. Genuino ◽  
Katrina Angela Z. Reyes ◽  
Belen L. Dofitas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability

Background. Skin diseases that are longstanding or highly symptomatic can have devastating consequences in the quality of life of children. There is a need to have a validated Filipino translation of a dermatology quality of life tool for young patients with skin diseases. Objectives. To assess the validity and reliability of the Indeks ng Kalidad ng Buhay Pang-dermatolohiya ng mga Bata (IKPaB), a Filipino translation of the Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged 4 to 16 years at a tertiary hospital outpatient department. The IKPaB was pretested and revised using focus group discussion until it was approved by the original developers for validation. Face validity was determined through cognitive debriefing interviews. Construct validity was determined by comparing IKPaB scores of participants with skin disease and without skin disease using Mann-Whitney U test. Criterion validity was determined by comparing IKPaB with a validated Filipino-translated PedsQL as the criterion, using Spearman rank correlation. Internal consistency reliability was determined using Cronbach’s coefficient. Multiple regression was used to correlate age, sex and disease duration. Results. The IKPaB was assessed to be comprehensible, clear, and culturally appropriate. Among 288 participants, it showed satisfactory construct validity (U = 8849, Z= 0.87; P = 0.89) and internal consistency reliability (α = 0.89), with a negative but weak correlation with the PedsQL® (rho= -0.300, P = 0.000). Conclusion. The IKPaB is a valid and reliable Filipino translation of CDLQI. We recommend further validation for use in clinical practice and research.

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