Anxiety and depression in patients with hand eczema: A population‐based study among 853 middle‐aged subjects
Marjut Koskelo,
Suvi‐Päivikki Sinikumpu,
Jari Jokelainen
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundHand eczema (HE) is a common dermatological disorder with considerable effect on the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). The data on mental comorbidities of HE is sparse and mostly studied among selected patient groups.ObjectivesWe aimed to investigate symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with HE in general population.MethodsStudy subjects (n = 6695) belonging to the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study (NFBC1966) responded to an extensive health questionnaire including questions ab… Show more
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