Vitiligo and Quality of Life

Ramos‐e‐Silva, Márcia; Andrade, Felipe Cupertino de; Niemeyer‐Corbellini, João Paulo

doi:10.1007/978-81-322-3664-1_30

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“…[4][5][6][7][8] Women, patients over 40, and people with darker skin tones may experience a greater impact on their quality of life. [9][10][11] People with vitiligo lesions in acral areas may have a lower quality of life due to the visibility of the lesion. In particular, patients with lesions in visible areas of the skin tend to experience greater impairment in their quality of life.…”

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Exploring the Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser as an Add-on Combination to Conventional Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Vitiligo (A Review Article)

Mansouri,

Rahbar,

Nilforoushzadeh

et al. 2023

J Lasers Med Sci

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Introduction: Vitiligo, a dermatological disorder that leads to depigmented skin patches, presents a significant challenge, particularly in resistant areas such as acral regions. Fractional CO2 laser therapy holds promise as an adjunct to conventional treatment, enhancing repigmentation. This review comprehensively explores its efficacy and safety in resistant-to-treatment vitiligo. Methods: We conducted extensive database searches in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane, focusing on English-language literature published between 2012 and 2023. We included comparative studies that met the following criteria: (1) Participants had non-segmental vitiligo, with resistant-to-treatment localization engagement; (2) The treatment involved the use of fractional CO2 laser in combination with conventional therapies; and (3) Outcomes were assessed based on the repigmentation ratio or significant difference. We excluded studies from which data from published results could not be extracted. Results: After extensive screening of 52 articles, we finally selected five studies. The results showed that fractional CO2 laser therapy, when combined with other treatments, often shows promise in vitiligo treatment in refractory cases. Although individual responses varied, overall efficacy and safety were promising, with minimal adverse effects and no severe complications. Conclusion: The fractional CO2 laser, when used in conjunction with conventional therapies, emerges as a promising option for treating refractory vitiligo. Large-scale randomized trials and a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms are vital for future progress in optimizing treatment protocols, case selection, and safety.

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Exploring the Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser as an Add-on Combination to Conventional Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Vitiligo (A Review Article)

Mansouri,

Rahbar,

Nilforoushzadeh

et al. 2023

J Lasers Med Sci

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“…9,10 Quality of life is a broad concept that is determined not only by health factors but also by several non-medical factors, including socioeconomic situation, level of professional independence, character, psychological state, social relationships, and relationships with the environment, as well as by happiness, aspiration, beliefs, assumptions, and religious experience. 11 Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a questionnaire used to assess the quality of life of skin patients in Indonesia in general. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a questionnaire created to evaluate the general life quality of Indonesian skin patients.…”

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Validation and Reliability of Indonesian Version of Vitiligo-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument (VITIQoL)

Indramaya

Devi

Sawitri

et al. 2023

BIKK

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Background: Vitiligo is a long-term autoimmune disorder marked by the loss of melanocytes and the formation of white macules. Vitiligo can have an impact on the patient's look and quality of life. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a questionnaire that analyzes the quality of life of skin patients in general, but it is not disease-specific. To assess the quality of life of vitiligo patients in Indonesia, a disease-specific instrument is required. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the validity and reliability of the Vitiligo Quality of Life (VitiQol) questionnaire in Indonesia and translate the VitiQol questionnaire into Indonesian. Methods: Using cross-sectional analytic observation, this study was performed on 39 participants with vitiligo at Dr. Soetomo Surabaya between December 2021 and January 2022. The investigation consisted of three phases: the Indonesian translation of VitiQol, testing for validity, and assessing reliability. Result: The VitiQol questionnaire is a valid and reliable questionnaire. Valid with a correlation coefficient between 0.40 and 0.80 and reliability close to perfection. There was a significant correlation between VitiQol and DLQI (r=0.511, p=0.001). Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the Indonesian VitiQol is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the life quality of vitiligo patients in Indonesia.

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Vitiligo and Quality of Life

Cited by 2 publications

References 28 publications

Exploring the Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser as an Add-on Combination to Conventional Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Vitiligo (A Review Article)

Exploring the Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser as an Add-on Combination to Conventional Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Vitiligo (A Review Article)

Validation and Reliability of Indonesian Version of Vitiligo-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument (VITIQoL)

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