Validation of VitBOD, a simple burden of disease instrument for vitiligo

Sheth, Vaneeta M.; Silwal, Sujeeta

doi:10.18103/mra.v0i3.123

Cited by 1 publication

(2 citation statements)

References 6 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Several researchers have measured the burden of vitiligo using generic, dermatology as well as vitiligo‐specific scales. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Skindex are dermatology‐specific scales that have been commonly used for this purpose, while vitiligo‐specific scales include Vitiligo Impact Scale (VIS)−22, VitiQol, Vitiligo Life Quality Index (VLQI), and VitBOD 29–33 . Recently, a scale to measure the impact of vitiligo according to skin phototype has also been developed; the Vitiligo Impact Patient scale (VIPs) 34 …”

Section: Quantifying the Psychosocial Burden Of Vitiligomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Skindex are dermatology-specific scales that have been commonly used for this purpose, while vitiligospecific scales include Vitiligo Impact Scale (VIS)−22, VitiQol, Vitiligo Life Quality Index (VLQI), and VitBOD. [29][30][31][32][33] Recently, a scale to measure the impact of vitiligo according to skin phototype has also been developed; the Vitiligo Impact Patient scale (VIPs). 34 The mean DLQI and VIS-22 scores indicate that vitiligo has an overall moderate-to-large effect on patients' quality of life, with females experiencing a larger effect of vitiligo than males.…”

Section: Quantifying the Psychosocial Burden Of Vitiligomentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Psychosocial impact of vitiligo in patients with skin of color

Mehta

Gupta

2022

Dermatological Reviews

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Vitiligo exerts a significant negative effect on patients' quality of life. Patients with skin of colour have a more negative attitude towards vitiligo than those with fairer skin. Many myths and misconceptions about vitiligo are prevalent in certain societies in South-east Asia and the middle east. Confusion with leprosy further adds to the stigma. Vitiligo impacts several spheres of life due to the cosmetic disfigurement as well as the prevailing socio-cultural factors. Patients with vitiligo suffer from low self-esteem, and often face discrimination, and difficulties in social life and relationships. Quality-of-life measures such as Dermatology Life Quality Index and Vitiligo Impact Scale-22 indicate that vitiligo has a moderate-to-large effect on patients' life. Psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety and depression are more prevalent among patients with vitiligo as compared to general population. The psychosocial burden of vitiligo should be evaluated separately from the clinical severity separately because it may not correlate with the extent of depigmentation, and may not improve in proportion to the repigmentation. Apart from the treatment of vitiligo patches, patients may benefit from measures specifically aimed at reducing the psychosocial distress.

show abstract

Section: Quantifying the Psychosocial Burden Of Vitiligomentioning

confidence: 99%