Objective: To determine the psychosocial impact of Rosacea on Women QOL (Quality of life) and female self-esteem. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional paper based survey at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom from January to June 2019. Results: 42% of the female patients used makeup "all the time" to cover the rosacea. Correlation Coefficient (r) between the two variables (Rosenberg Self Esteem Score (RSES) and Function score) was noted to be-0.78. 53% of the patients were noted to experience frustration "all the time" as a result of rosacea. Conclusion: Results from this study highlight the psychosocial burden of Rosacea on female population and the need to recognize the importance of cosmetic camouflage and psychological intervention as part of treatment for rosacea in women.
Psychosocial impact of Rosacea in men has generally been a topic that in understudied in literature. We conducted a cross-sectional paper-based survey was conducted with male patients who have experienced rosacea for at least five years at the dermatology outpatient department at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, England to determine the psychosocial impact of Rosacea on Men Quality of life and self-esteem. 52 % of the male population were noted to be “often” mentally pre-occupied by rosacea and frustrated due to rosacea. 85 % of the male population “never” used cosmetic camouflage. Mean function score is noted to be 6.81. This indicates that men are less in favour of coping mechanisms. Results from this study highlight that despite the emotional impact rosacea has on the male population, they do not frequently use coping mechanisms. This emphasises the psychosocial impact of rosacea on male population and the need for dermatologists to address the emotional impact on men as part of management as well as to raise awareness around this topic.
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