Quality of life in mild and severe alopecia areata patients

Abedini, Robabeh; Hallaji, Zahra; Lajevardi, Vahideh; Nasimi, Maryam; Khaledi, Mona Karimi; Tohidinik, Hamid Reza

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.07.001

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“…However, in the study by Rajashekar TS et al, the mean DLQI score increased as age of the patients with TC increased [18]. Similar increase in DLQI score with increase in age has been observed in other studies regarding other dermatoses like alopecia areata, acne and psoriasis [19,20,21,22,23,24]. However, in case of vitiligo poorer QOL is seen in young patients [25].…”

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A study to assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients suffering from tinea corporis attending dermatology OPD of a tertiary care centre of Eastern India

Das

Das²

2019

Int J Med Res Rev

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Background: A huge number of patients in our country are affected by Tinea Corporis (TC). The number of patients affected by dermatophytosis has increased by a large extent in the last 4 to 5 years. The quality of life in TC patients can be affected by various factors including the disease morbidity, duration of disease, social & demographic factors. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to find out the effect of TC on the quality of life of the affected patients & along with that to assess whether there is some association of this effect on quality of life with some demographic & clinical factors. Methods: The effect on quality of life of 328 patients affected by TC who attended the Dermatology outpatient's department of NRS Medical College was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire. Results: 12 (3.658%) of the patients had an extremely large effect on quality of life. There was a very large effect on the QOL of 121 (36.890%) patients. There was moderate effect on 134 (40.853 %) of the patients. There was a small effect on 59 (17.987 %) of the patients. 2 (0.609 %) patients had no effect on their QOL. Duration of disease & body surface area involved have significant impacts on QOL. Conclusion: The quality of life is adversely affected by TC. Early detection & treatment of the disease is very important. Steps must be taken to increase awareness about the disease among the general population.

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A study to assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients suffering from tinea corporis attending dermatology OPD of a tertiary care centre of Eastern India

Das

Das²

2019

Int J Med Res Rev

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“…19,26 The mean DLQI score increased as age of the patients advances, which also includes loss of self-confidence and low self-esteem similar DLQI scoring was seen in few other dermatoses like alopecia areata, acne and psoriasis. [6][7][8][9]12,13 However in DLQI study of vitiligo poor quality of life is observed in young patients. 11 In present study, patients with lesions over the thigh fold and gluteal region has more impaired quality of life than other sites, whereas the exposed sites in DLQI studies on acne and psoriasis lead to more impaired quality of life.…”

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“…3 Though, there are few studies of assessment of DLQI in various dermatoses like alopecia areata, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo vulgaris, psoriasis vulgaris and photodermatosis, but no studies available in the literature on the impact of dermatophytosis on the quality of life (QOL). [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Hence to assess the quality of life in these patients, this study is being undertaken.…”

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Dermatology life quality index in patients with persisting and recurrent dermatophytoses

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Background: Dermatophytosis is the most common fungal infection, which has recurrent and persisting course because of topical steroid abuse, irregular treatment and poor hygiene. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) is a questionnaire based survey method to assess the impact and severity of many dermatology specific diseases and infections. There is paucity in the literature on the impact of dermatophytosis on the quality of life (Qol). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of dermatophytosis and its sequelae on quality of life.Methods: A total of 186 patients with recurrent and persistent dermatophytosis were selected for Qol questionnaire for a period of six months and statistical analysis was performed using t test to determine the impact of dermatophytosis on Qol.Results: Male to female ratio was 2.7:1, most cases were between 25 to 45 years age group. Thigh fold and gluteal region were the most common sites involved. Mean DLQI score was 12.7. The DLQI scores were statistically influenced by age of the patient, duration of the infection and site of involvement.Conclusions: This study revealed significant impairment of Qol in dermatophytosis patients. Assurance and counselling along with early and prompt treatment plays a significant role in reducing disease related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efficacy of treatment.

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“…Assessment of quality of life was done using the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) which is a questionnaire-based survey method to assess, with high degree of reliability, the impact and severity of many dermatology specific diseases and infections. 11,12 The DLQI questionnaire consists of 10 leading questions and each question has answers of 4 options expressed as a scoring pattern from 0-3. The total score for these 10 questions gives the DLQI score which ranges from 0-30.…”

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Influence of dermatophytosis on quality of life: a cross sectional study from Kashmir Valley in North India

Bashir¹,

Hassan²,

Wani

2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Over the past few years, dermatophytosis tends to be prolonged and persistent which negatively affects quality of life and relationship of patients with other people. There is limited literature available on the impact of dermatophytosis on the quality of life (QoL). The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of dermatophytosis on QoL in affected patients and identifying the risk factors associated therein.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study (descriptive study) in which 425 patients aged ≥18 years with dermatophytosis were included and evaluated for impact on QoL using dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire. Modified Kuppuswamy scale was also used for assessing the socioeconomic status of the study subjects. Independent t-test and ANOVA were used to find statistical associations between mean DLQI scores and various variables, wherever applicable.Results: The mean DLQI score in our study was 13.93±6.26. Dermatophytosis was found to have a very large effect on the QoL in majority (55.5%) of our subjects followed by moderate effect in 29.5% cases. Mean DLQI was higher in patients with longer duration of disease, involvement of unexposed sites (groins, gluteal region, axillae), greater number of sites involved, more body surface area involved, pruritus, redness and burning sensation (p<0.05). Regarding socio-demographic related variables, Mean DLQI score was higher in females, rural people, in (20-39) years age group, and in patients belonging to upper middle class (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study revealed significant impairment of QoL patients with dermatophytosis.

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Quality of life in mild and severe alopecia areata patients

Cited by 42 publications

References 16 publications

A study to assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients suffering from tinea corporis attending dermatology OPD of a tertiary care centre of Eastern India

A study to assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients suffering from tinea corporis attending dermatology OPD of a tertiary care centre of Eastern India

Dermatology life quality index in patients with persisting and recurrent dermatophytoses

Influence of dermatophytosis on quality of life: a cross sectional study from Kashmir Valley in North India

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