Symmetry or face asymmetry, what is the condition — contemporary opinions of researchers

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wróblewska ◽  
Mohit Bhatia ◽  
Teresa Matthews‑Brzozowska ◽  
Adriana Polańska
Keyword(s):  
Aging Process ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Medical Databases ◽  
Population Average ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Face Structure ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

Symmetry, among others, is the exponent of the correct face structure. 31 publications from the last 5 years were selected from medical databases, which discussed factors that may affect facial symmetry. According to the analyzed reports, the etiology of facial asymmetry is multifactorial through functional, neuromuscular, stomatognathic, environmental, congenital, acquired as a result of injuries, cancer, chronic skin diseases and aging process. Fluctuation asymmetry within the population average does not significantly affect the assessment of facial attractiveness, while a significant degree of fluctuation asymmetry can have a destructive impact on the multi‑faceted quality of life of an individual.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Depression, Coping, Stigma, and Quality of Life in Patients of Vitiligo

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neena S. Sawant ◽  
Nakul A. Vanjari ◽  
Uday Khopkar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

Though vitiligo is one of the psychodermatological disorders which do not cause direct physical impairment, it is cosmetically disfiguring leading to serious psychological problems in daily life. We undertook this research to study patients of vitiligo the prevalence of depression, coping, stigma, and quality of life and comparison of the same in both genders. Patients diagnosed clinically as having vitiligo by consultant dermatologist were enrolled after informed consent and ethics approval. 156 patients were screened, of which 100 satisfying criteria were taken up for the study. A semistructured proforma was designed to collect the necessary information with administration of Beck’s depression inventory, participation scale, dermatology life quality index, and adjustment to chronic skin diseases questionnaire. Depression prevalence was 63.64% in females and 42.86% in males (p<0.0457); the total mean BDI scores were significant with females having higher scores than males (p<0.0083). No significant differences were seen on participation scale though 52% females felt stigmatized as compared to 45% males (p <0.5779). While almost 97% of our patients had impaired quality of life there was no significant difference in both genders on the total score (p<0.3547). Females had significantly higher faulty coping style than males with significant differences on all domains and total scores (p< 0.0094). There was a strong association of depression with faulty coping and stigma (p< 0.0001) in both genders. Also association of stigma with quality of life showed highly significant findings in both genders (p< 0.0001) on all the domains of DLQI. This study helps in early identification of psychological problems in vitiligo patients and planning their future course of management, hence improving the prognosis and quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Disease Impact of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis on Children and Their Families

Children ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Chan Ho Na ◽  
Janice Chung ◽  
Eric L. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Disease Impact ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases ◽  
The Impact

Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis are common chronic skin diseases affecting children. These disorders negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients in health-related aspects such as physical, psychosocial, and mental functioning. This health impact is more accurately represented when accounting for the numerous comorbidities associated with each disorder, and the impact the disorders have on patients’ families. A number of QoL tools have been developed and can be routinely implemented in the evaluation of QoL in pediatric patients and their caregivers. Ways to improve QoL include a multidisciplinary approach to care, education, and psychological support.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Patients with Skin Disease and Their Cohabitants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trinidad Montero-Vílchez ◽  
Manuel Sánchez-Díaz ◽  
Antonio Martínez-López ◽  
Salvador Arias-Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

Health evaluation implies assess multidimensional aspects of a person’s development, such as physical, social, psychological, and emotional features. It is important to consider all these factors to apply a needs-oriented each patient approach. Chronic skin diseases have a great impact on quality of life, even more than other chronic conditions. For example, hidradenitis suppurativa is estimated to impair quality of life more than cardiovascular disease, lung disease or endocrine diseases. Multiple tools have been developed to measure health-related quality of life in patient, being the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) the most used. Psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, atopic dermatitis and hair disorders are those with the greatest impact on patients’ quality of life. Moreover, chronic skin conditions impair not only patients’ quality of life, but also cohabitants. Nevertheless, there is scarce information regarding the impact on their cohabitants. So, the objective of this chapter is to review the literature to assess the psychological and social effects of dermatological conditions both on patients and cohabitants.

The Constructive Thinking Inventory: Factorial Structure in Healthy Individuals and Patients with Chronic Skin Diseases

1998 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Hoyer ◽  
Mechthild Averbeck ◽  
Thomas Heidenreich ◽  
Ulrich Stangier ◽  
Karin Pöhlmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Statistical Independence ◽  
Constructive Thinking ◽  
Global Factor ◽  
Emotional Coping ◽  
Factor Congruence ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

Epstein's “Constructive Thinking Inventory” (CTI) was developed to measure the construct of experiential intelligence, which is based on his cognitive-experiential self-theory. Inventory items were generated by sampling naturally occurring automatic cognitions. Using principal component analysis, the findings showed a global factor of coping ability as well as six main factors: Emotional Coping, Behavioral Coping, Categorical Thinking, Personal Superstitious Thinking, Esoteric Thinking, and Naive Optimism. We tested the replicability of this factor structure and the amount of statistical independence (nonredundancy) between these factors in an initial study of German students (Study 1, N = 439) and in a second study of patients with chronic skin disorders (Study 2, N = 187). Factor congruence with the original (American) data was determined using a formula proposed by Schneewind and Cattell (1970) . Our findings show satisfactory factor congruence and statistical independence for Emotional Coping and Esoteric Thinking in both studies, while full replicability or independence could not be found in both for the other factors. Implications for the use and further development of the CTI are discussed.

167 Influence of Chronic Skin Diseases on Male Sexual Function in Upper Egypt

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e69
Author(s):  
H. Abdel Hafez ◽  
A.A. Abdel-Motaleb ◽  
H.D. Gaber ◽  
G.S.T. Al-Attar
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Upper Egypt ◽  
Male Sexual Function ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

scholarly journals Influência de fatores emocionais nas doenças crônicas de pele: O estresse como gatilho para o desenvolvimento, reincidência ou agravamento da psoríase / Influence of emotional factors on chronic skin diseases: Stress as a trigger for development, recurrence or worsening of psoriasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (46) ◽  
pp. 584-608
Author(s):  
Manuela Sobral Bentes de Melo ◽  
Nara Freire Leão Rocha ◽  
Stéfany Silva Magalhães ◽  
Lais Landim Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Emotional Factors ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases

Diversos estudos têm revelado a existência de uma relação entre aspectos psicossociais e o desenvolvimento ou agravamento de dermatoses crônicas, dentre as quais se encontra a psoríase. Fatores psicológicos, stress e outros eventos da vida são capazes de agravar de 40 e 80% dos casos. O estudo objetivou analisar a forma como esses aspectos podem ensejar o surgimento, a reincidência ou a acentuação do quadro clínico. Metodologia: Estudo de casos concretos com pacientes portadores da psoríase, além de uma vasta literatura bibliográfica acerca da temática. Conclusão: Ficou demonstrada a importância do tratamento psíquico e fisiológico, bem como a necessidade do desenvolvimento de estratégias de coping para enfretamento das situações sociais envolvidas.   

Comparison of Personality Traits among Patients with Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Stress: A Pilot Study

Dermatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 236 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda Grine ◽  
Giulia Tochtermann ◽  
Hilde Lapeere ◽  
Nele Maes ◽  
Günther F.L. Hofbauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Chronic Skin Diseases ◽  
The Impact

Background: Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are chronic skin diseases that greatly affect the quality of life. Both diseases can be triggered or exacerbated by stress. Objective: We aimed to differentiate personality traits between patients with chronic skin conditions and people treated for stress in a pilot study. Methods: Patients participating voluntarily in educational programs in Belgium and Switzerland were recruited to complete personality trait questionnaires, including the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) and the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (TPQ). A comparison was made with patients treated for work-related stress. Results: A total of 48 and 91 patients suffering from skin diseases and work-related stress, respectively, were included in the study. Based on the questionnaires, we found that dermatology patients were less persistent and impulsive than those with work-related stress. Dermatology patients also exhibited more rigidness and less focus on performance. Finally, patients with work-related stress seem more likely to change in response to health-promoting programs than patients with chronic dermatoses. Conclusion: Patients with chronic skin diseases may perceive and cope with stress differently in comparison to patients with work-related stress due to inherent personality traits. Therefore, stress coping mechanisms may differ among different diseases. More research is needed into the design of educational interventions and the impact of personality traits in disease-specific groups.

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