Not Just `Skin Deep'

Loney, Tom; Standage, Martyn; Lewis, Stephen K.

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“…Loney et al [17] found that ‘participants who experience greater levels of skin-related social anxiety report lower intention to participate in sport and exercise’. Many of the subjects in this study who identified sports as an HRQoL factor were conscious about exposing their skin, whereas for others the physical symptoms of their disease prevented them from participating.…”

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Adolescents with Skin Disease Have Specific Quality of Life Issues

Golics¹,

Basra

Finlay

et al. 2009

Dermatology

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Background: Adolescence is a period of life with its own unique characteristics. Objectives: To provide an in-depth understanding of the impact of skin disease on different aspects of adolescents’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a sample of dermatology patients between 12 and 19 years of age, attending the dermatology outpatient clinic of a secondary referral centre. Participants were invited to talk in detail about all the ways their lives had been affected by their skin disease. Interviews were transcribed verbatim. Results: Thirty-two adolescents (males = 10, females = 22) with a mean age of 15.7 years (range = 12–18 years) participated in the interviews. Twenty-eight HRQoL themes adversely affected by skin diseases were identified from the interviews which were grouped under 6 main HRQoL domains – psychological impact (91% of patients), physical impact (81%), social impact (81%), impact on lifestyle (63%), need for support (41%) and education and employment (34%). The number of HRQoL themes affected in each individual varied between 1 and 23 (mean = 8.1). Conclusions: The results of this study revealed the extent and nature of the impact of skin diseases on adolescents’ HRQoL. A number of issues identified were specific to adolescents, highlighting the need for specific HRQoL assessment.

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Adolescents with Skin Disease Have Specific Quality of Life Issues

Golics¹,

Basra

Finlay

et al. 2009

Dermatology

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“… Potential Pathways of the Gut-Brain-Skin Axis in Acne Vulgaris : [1] Psychological distress alone or in combination with [2] high fat diet, processed comfort foods devoid of fiber, cause alterations to [3] gut motility and microbiota profile [4]. Loss of normal microbial biofilm ( Bifidobacterium in particular) causes intestinal permeability and endotoxins gain systemic access [5].…”

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Acne vulgaris, probiotics and the gut-brain-skin axis - back to the future?

Bowe

Logan²

2011

Gut Pathog

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Over 70 years have passed since dermatologists John H. Stokes and Donald M. Pillsbury first proposed a gastrointestinal mechanism for the overlap between depression, anxiety and skin conditions such as acne. Stokes and Pillsbury hypothesized that emotional states might alter the normal intestinal microflora, increase intestinal permeability and contribute to systemic inflammation. Among the remedies advocated by Stokes and Pillsbury were Lactobacillus acidophilus cultures. Many aspects of this gut-brain-skin unifying theory have recently been validated. The ability of the gut microbiota and oral probiotics to influence systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, glycemic control, tissue lipid content and even mood itself, may have important implications in acne. The intestinal microflora may also provide a twist to the developing diet and acne research. Here we provide a historical perspective to the contemporary investigations and clinical implications of the gut-brain-skin connection in acne.

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“…Furthermore, acne is associated with anxiety, depression [5], feel of anger [6], and lower body satisfaction [7]. It can be negatively associated with intention to participate in sports and exercise [8]. …”

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Evaluation of Acne Quality of Life and Clinical Severity in Acne Female Adults

Kokandi

2010

Dermatology Research and Practice

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Acne is a common disease especially among teenagers. It has a considerable psychological impact on affected individuals. The aim of this paper was to assess if the effect of acne on acne-related quality of life is correlated to acne clinical severity. 112 university female students attending the university medical clinics with acne complaints were examined. Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) was used to assess acne-related quality of life, and global acne grading system (GAGS) was used to assess clinical severity of acne. There was no correlation between acne severity (GAGS scoring system) and quality of life impairment as assessed by CADI score (r = 0.145, P = .127). Additionally, CADI score did not correlate with disease duration or age of patients. We therefore conclude that acne clinical severity alone does not affect acne-related quality of life changes. Many other factors might play a role.

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Not Just `Skin Deep'

Cited by 79 publications

References 35 publications

Adolescents with Skin Disease Have Specific Quality of Life Issues

Adolescents with Skin Disease Have Specific Quality of Life Issues

Acne vulgaris, probiotics and the gut-brain-skin axis - back to the future?

Evaluation of Acne Quality of Life and Clinical Severity in Acne Female Adults

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