title: The effect of pulsed dye laser on the dermatology life quality index in erythematotelangiectatic rosacea patients: an assessment.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is a common cutaneous disorder. It has a major psychosocial impact on a patient's life.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study aims to investigate the impact of pulsed dye laser on the quality of life of affected patients as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index.
  
  
  METHODS
  The authors report a prospective study of 20 patients (in a wide range of skin phototypes) attending a laser clinic. All patients completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaires before and after three sessions of laser treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index scores pre- and post-laser treatment were 17.3 and 4.3, respectively. All patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in their quality of life (p<0.0001, paired t test).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (pre- and post-laser treatment) is an important tool for monitoring the efficacy of therapy and patient satisfaction.
authors: Department of Dermatology, The Birmingham Skin Centre, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
authors: Tang Ngee
authors: TN
authors: Shim
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Abdullah
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