Abstract:An altered appearance associated with skin conditions may confer significant additional emotional and social burdens on patients. For some conditions, this burden is substantial and enduring. It is crucial to recognize that the degree of impact is not necessarily directly related to the severity of the underlying skin pathology but is more likely to be associated with people's beliefs about the condition, about its treatment and their perceived ability to cope. In routine clinical management, the life impact i… Show more
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