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.

scholarly journals The impact of atopic dermatitis on health-related quality of life in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing-Jun Hsieh ◽  
Dereck Shen ◽  
Chia-Jung Hsu ◽  
Tom C. Chan ◽  
Yung-Tsu Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

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.

scholarly journals Assessing depression and anxiety in the caregivers of pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 894-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Dornelles da Silva Manzoni ◽  
Magda Blessmann Weber ◽  
Aline Rodrigues da Silva Nagatomi ◽  
Rita Langie Pereira ◽  
Roberta Zaffari Townsend ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Chronic Skin

BACKGROUND: The literature has shown that the presence of emotional disturbances in caregivers of children with skin diseases affects the course and treatment of the disease. Anxiety and depression are among the most frequently reported psychiatric diagnoses related to this fact. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of anxiety and depression in caregivers of pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders, exemplified by atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and vitiligo, and correlate them to the quality of life of the patients. METHODS: The sample consisted of 118 patients with atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and psoriasis, monitored by their main caregiver. The levels of anxiety and depression in the caregivers were assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory, respectively. The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index was applied. RESULTS: Anxiety was observed in 36% of the caregivers of the patients with atopic dermatitis, in 36% of those of children affected by psoriasis, and in 42% of those responsible for pediatric patients with vitiligo. Depression occurred in 36% of the caregivers of patients with atopic dermatitis, in 36% of those of children affected by psoriasis and in 26% of those responsible for pediatric patients with vitiligo. There was a significant correlation between poor quality of life scores in patients with vitiligo and the presence of depression and anxiety in their caregivers. CONCLUSION: Emotional disorders tend to be present among close family members of children with the chronic skin diseases studied and their prevention can help in controlling and treating these diseases.

scholarly journals Skin Disease in Children: Effects on Quality of Life, Stigmatization, Bullying, and Suicide Risk in Pediatric Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis Patients

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1057
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Kelly ◽  
Esther A. Balogh ◽  
Sebastian G. Kaplan ◽  
Steven R. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Chronic Skin

Acne, atopic dermatitis (AD), and psoriasis are all chronic dermatologic conditions that greatly impact the lives of pediatric patients and their caregivers. The visible nature of these diseases negatively affects the self-image of children early in life as well as their relationships with their families and peers. Physicians recognize the importance of addressing both the physical and mental symptoms of their patients but are currently not equipped with clear guidelines to manage long-term psychosocial comorbidities in pediatric dermatologic patients. A PubMed and Google Scholar search of key words was conducted to explore self-image in pediatric patients with acne, AD, and psoriasis. Chronic skin diseases put pediatric patients at risk for strained family relationships, poor self-image, psychiatric comorbidities, stigmatization, and eventual suicidal behavior. A limitation of this study is a lack of a validated measure of quality of life in the pediatric population that fulfills enough criteria to evaluate long term quality of life in children and adults. Possible management options, including connecting patients with the same diagnosis and allocating resources to parents and teachers to better understand these chronic skin conditions, may provide pediatric patients with the support they need to develop resilience in the face of these challenges.

scholarly journals 080 The impact of atopic dermatitis on health-related quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 (10) ◽  
pp. S162
Author(s):  
K. Koszorú ◽  
K. Hajdu ◽  
J. Borza ◽  
K. Bodai ◽  
Á. Szabó ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact
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