Naslov
44-Quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris

Autori
Kotrulja, Lena ; Sjerobabski-Masnec, Ines ; Vurnek, Maja

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Abstarcts of ..... ; u: Journal of psychosomatic research 56 (2004) 6 / - , 2004, 646-646

Skup
XXX

Mjesto i datum
XX, XXX, 2004

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Podatak o recenziji nije dostupan

Ključne riječi
kvaliteta života ; acne vulgaris ; psihološki status
(quality of life ; acne vulgaris ; psychological status)

Sažetak
Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory dermatosis capable of producing psychological and physical scarring. It is common for patient to develop psychological problems as a consequence of the condition, such as low self-esteem, social phobias, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and lowered quality of life. Self assessment of acne severity is often more severe than dermatological clinical evaluation what is very important fact in understanding the necessity of individual approachment to the patient. Isotretinoin is the drug which is indicated in the treatment of severe form of the disease, but in last period its application is suggested in moderate form of acne with prominent cicatricial liability or when the disease has strong psychological impact on patients life. Last 15 years some data of possible association with depression and suicidal tendency during treatment with isotretinoin appeared. In our Clinic a prospective clinical trial is in course in which standardised psychometric questionnaires (APSEA, DSQL, BDI, STAI, MPS) and psychological interview are used in order to evaluate psychological status of patients and the influence of isotretinoin on psychological status of patients during treatment of acne vulgaris. CONCLUSION: The overall results show that patients with acne suffer from psychosocial problems caused by their disease, but the impairment depends less on the objective severity of acne and more on the patient's perception of the condition. Therapeutic interventions improve quality of life in acne patients, from both objective and subjective point of view. Isotretinoin has showed no influence on symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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