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Gisondi, P, , , , , , et al. for the EADV Burden of Skin Diseases Project Team. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2023; 37(Suppl. 7): 6–14.
Abstract
Background
Several large studies on the burden of skin diseases have been performed in patients recruited in hospitals or clinical centres, thus missing people with skin diseases who do not undergo a clinical consultation.
Objectives
To evaluate the burden of the most common dermatological diseases in adult patients across Europe, in terms of quality of life, work life, and stigmatization.
Methods
Population-based survey on a representative sample of the European general population aged 18 years or older. Participants who declared to have had one or more skin problem or disease during the previous 12 months completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire, and answered questions regarding the impact of their skin disease on daily and work life, anxiety/depression, and stigmatization.
Results
Percentage of participants reporting an impact of their skin disease on personal and work life. |
Conclusions
Skin diseases may heavily affect patients' daily and work life, and cause feelings of stigmatization. An early intervention is needed to avoid consequences on the patients' life course.
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