Stigma predicts health-related quality of life impairment, psychological distress, and somatic symptoms in acne sufferers

Davern, Jamie; O’Donnell, Aisling T.

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“…The negative effects of acne vulgaris on the health-related quality of life in acne patients have been reported [ 9 ]. Effects on health-related quality of life are not homogenous; for example, females are affected more than males [ 10 ].…”

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The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris

Öztekin

2020

BioPsychoSocial Med

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Background: Acne vulgaris is a very common skin disorder that has negative effects on the mood, self image and social relations of the patients. We want to evaluate the effects of acne vulgaris and its severity on depression, loneliness, internet addiction levels, and the quality of life of young adult females. Methods: Two hundred three female acne vulgaris patients and 202 healthy controls who admitted to the dermatology clinic of a university hospital formed the study sample. Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) was used to assess the severity of acne. The Young Internet Addiction Scale-Short Form (YIAS-SF), The Acne Quality of Life Scale (AQLS), The University of California Los Angeles-Loneliness Scale (UCLA-LS), and The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to collect information about the patients. Results: The median BDI and the mean UCLA-LS and YIAS-SF scores were higher in the Acne group than those in the control group. The correlations between acne severity and the 3 scales were not significant but the correlations between AQLS and BDI, UCLA-LS, and YIAS-SF were highly significant. In multiple regression analysis, age and the BDI score predicted the YIAS-SF score significantly. Conclusions: Our findings support the previous findings that acne vulgaris patients are prone to depression and loneliness, and expand these findings to the vulnerability against internet addiction. Loneliness and depression should be assessed and, if found, targeted by psychological means to prevent internet addiction in acne vulgaris patients.

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The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris

Öztekin

2020

BioPsychoSocial Med

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“…Internal consistency was rated as positive for 4 questionnaires and intermediate for 9 others (Appendix 10 in Supplemental Materials found at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2021.02.006). Cronbach's a and person separation index for these modified questionnaires ranged from 0.67 to 0.87 [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] and from 0.68 to 0.87, respectively. [22][23][24]30 Evidence on reliability was available for 3 articles, 1 was rated as positive, while 2 of them were intermediate.…”

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Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review

2021

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Objectives: Dermatology Life Quality index (DLQI) is the most widely used health-related quality of life questionnaire in dermatology. Little is known about existing questionnaire or scoring modifications of the DLQI. We aimed to systematically review, identify, and categorize all modified questionnaire versions and scoring methods of the DLQI.Methods: We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsychINFO. Methodologic quality and evidence of psychometric properties were assessed using the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) and Terwee checklists. Results:The included 81 articles reported on 77 studies using 59 DLQI modifications. Modifications were used for a combined sample of 25 509 patients with 47 different diagnoses and symptoms from 28 countries. The most frequently studied diseases were psoriasis, hirsutism, acne, alopecia, and bromhidrosis. The modifications were categorized into the following nonmutually exclusive groups: bolt-ons or bolt-offs (48%), disease, symptom, and body part specifications (42%), changes in existing items (34%), scoring modifications (27%), recall period changes (19%), response scale modifications (15%), and illustrations (3%). The evidence concerning the quality of measurement properties was heterogeneous: 4 of 13 studies were rated positive on internal consistency, 1 of 3 on reliability, 3 of 5 on content validity, 9 of 22 on construct validity, 6 of 6 on criterion validity, and 1 of 1 on responsiveness. Conclusion:An exceptionally large number of DLQI modifications have been used that may indicate an unmet need for adequate health-related quality of life instruments in dermatology. The psychometric overview of most questionnaire modifications is currently incomplete, and additional efforts are needed for proper validation.

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“…Perceived stigma has been found to be a significant factor that predicts impaired quality of life in acne patients. 10,11 Adolescents tend to feel ashamed because of their acne-causing self-introspection and withdrawal. More than a disfiguring disorder, it can lead to the developmental issues of body image, socialization, and sexuality.…”

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Depression, psychiatric comorbidities, and psychosocial implications associated with acne vulgaris

Sood¹,

Jafferany²,

kumar³

2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent skin condition associated with considerable psychological burden. Acne and its sequelae can affect many domains of life leading to social dysfunction, psychiatric issues and educational shortcomings. Psychiatric conditions like depression is found to be more prevalent in acne patients as compared to general population. Aims To evaluate importance of screening for depression in acne patients since screening tools in outpatient departments can help dermatologists assess the psychological state of the patient. Method Papers selected for the review included review articles in English language and all original research relevant to the topic, in the form of cohort studies, and case–control studies. Conclusions This article studies the impact of acne across the various aspects of life and highlights the importance of a timely diagnosis and referral. This can be helpful in preventing the long‐term consequences of acne in terms of physical as well as psychological health.

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Stigma predicts health-related quality of life impairment, psychological distress, and somatic symptoms in acne sufferers

Cited by 52 publications

References 65 publications

The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris

The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris

Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review

Depression, psychiatric comorbidities, and psychosocial implications associated with acne vulgaris

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