Authors: Matusiak, Łukasz; Bieniek, Andrzej; Szepietowski, Jacek C.

Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Volume 90, Number 3, May 2010 , pp. 264-268(5)

Publisher: Medical Journals Limited

Abstract:

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a recurrent, debilitating suppurative skin disease. The symptoms are much more than just physical, but studies of its impact on patients' psychological state and related quality of life are very limited. The current study was conducted with a group of 54 patients, aged 16-65 years, who had an active, but stable, course of hidradenitis suppurativa. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of hidradenitis suppurativa on a broad spectrum of psychophysical factors. Assessment was carried out using several questionnaires, which revealed the following mean scores: Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) (12.67±7.7), Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form (BDI-SF) (5.87±4.68), Evers et al. "6-Item Scale" (3.87±3.65), EQ-5D (0.66±0.23 (health index) and 56.78±18.84 (VAS)), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue scale (FACIT-F) (32.06±11.01) and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) (56.44±15.17%). The results highlight the important impact of hidradenitis suppurativa on a wide spectrum of psychophysical aspects and impairment of related quality of life among patients. Our findings indicate that advancement of the disease seems to be the most important factor negatively influencing patients' well-being (p<0.01). It is noteworthy that an anogenital location appears to impair the hidradenitis suppurativa patients' quality of life most of all (p<0.05), but the occurrence of lesions on uncovered skin plays a crucial role in the stigmatization level (p<0.05).

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Keywords: HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA; ACNE INVERSA; QUALITY OF LIFE; DLQI; BDI; EQ-5D; FACIT-F; Q-LES-Q-SF

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2340/00015555-0866

Publication date: 2010-05-01

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• Acta Dermato-Venereologica is a bi-monthly international peer-reviewed journal for clinical and experimental research in the field of dermatology and venereology.
  
  It was founded in 1920 by Johan Almqvist and edited during 1936-1969 by Sven Hellerström. Since 1970, the journal has been published for the Society for the Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica on a non-profit basis.
  
  Acta Dermato-Venereologica publishes high-quality manuscripts in English dealing with new observations on basic dermatological and venereological research, as well as clinical investigations. Each volume also features a number of review articles in special areas, as well as short Letters to the Editor to stimulate debate and to disseminate important clinical observations. AActa Dermato-Venereologica has rapid publication times and is amply illustrated with a large number of colour photographs to enhance understanding.
  
  Acta Dermato-Venereologica covers inter alia:

  • ~ Atopic dermatitis and contact allergy
  • ~ Facial dermatoses and adnexal disorders
  • ~ New treatments
  • ~ Psoriasis and genodermatoses
  • ~ Psychodermatology
  • ~ Sexually transmitted diseases
  • ~ Skin biology and inflammation
  • ~ Skin cancer and pigmentation
  • ~ Skin immunology and lymphoma
  • ~ Urticaria and itch

  
  Extensive papers, proceedings from congresses and symposia are printed as supplements to the journal. Announcements concerning pertinent dermatological meetings and books received are also published.
  Readership: Doctors and scientists interested in dermatology, skin biology and venereology.
  
  Acta Dermato-Venereologica has an impact factor of 3.007.
  
  Issues between 1998 up to 2005 can be found at http://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content

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