Psychosocial burden of autoimmune blistering diseases: A comprehensive survey study
Marney A. White,
Victoria M. Hoffman,
Marc Yale
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundAutoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs) are severe dermatologic disorders known for their debilitating physical impact. Recent research has reported that AIBDs lead to psychosocial impairment, including depression and anxiety. Missing from the extant literature is an examination of the impact of AIBDs on body image and related psychological constructs.ObjectivesThe current study seeks to characterize the psychological and social consequences of AIBD diagnosis, with particular attention to body image d… Show more
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