Chronic skin conditions can impact a patient’s quality of life beyond the skin. This
manuscript gives an overview of the negative impact of common chronic skin conditions,
such as psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, and eczema measured by the validated quality
of life instruments. Literature has shown that patients with vitiligo and acne are mostly
affected by their psychosocial wellbeing, whereas psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
patients are affected by both physical and psychosocial well-being. Effective treatments
of the above skin conditions correlate with positive quality of life outcomes. Further
studies are recommended to better understand factors affecting quality of life.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 32:101-109 © 2013 Frontline Medical CommunicationsChronic skin conditions can impact a patient’s quality of life beyond the skin. This
manuscript gives an overview of the negative impact of common chronic skin conditions,
such as psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, and eczema measured by the validated quality
of life instruments. Literature has shown that patients with vitiligo and acne are mostly
affected by their psychosocial wellbeing, whereas psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
patients are affected by both physical and psychosocial well-being. Effective treatments
of the above skin conditions correlate with positive quality of life outcomes. Further
studies are recommended to better understand factors affecting quality of life.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 32:101-109 © 2013 Frontline Medical Communications