[Impact of low-level expression dermatological diseases on the quality of life as a function of its level of specificity].
The impact of dermatological diseases on the quality of life is relatively well established, although some results do not support this relationship. Whereas a few studies indicate a decrease in various indicators of quality of life in conditions of disease, in other studies, this effect has not been observed. These differences can be explained by the use of different concepts of quality of life and/or the comparison of different severity levels of the diseases. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of low-level expression dermatological diseases on various concepts of quality of life. Two hundred-ninety-nine participants completed a questionnaire about symptoms, psychological and psychosocial impact, and general and specific satisfaction. Results show that minor dermatological diseases affect health-related quality of life, but not quality of life considered as well-being.
Hernández-Fernaud
Estefanía
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Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna, Spain. efernaud@ull.es
Hernández
Bernardo
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Ruiz
Antonia
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Rodríguez
Armando
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Betancor
Verónica
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*