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Atopic dermatitis: Impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners

Misery, L., Finlay, Andrew Yule ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2143-1646, Martin, N., Boussetta, S., Nguyen, C., Myon, E. and Taieb, C. 2007. Atopic dermatitis: Impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners. Dermatology 215 (2) , pp. 123-129. 10.1159/000104263

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Abstract

Background: The impact of atopic dermatitis (AD) on the patient’s quality of life is relatively well known. However, the influence on the patient’s spouse has never been studied. Objective: To evaluate the impact of AD on the quality of life, sleeping and sexual life of patients and their partners. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients and their partners completed a number of questionnaires asking about their general health and their quality of life [Short Form 12, Epworth, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)] and completed an idiosyncratic measure asking about their sexual functioning. AD severity was clinician rated using Scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD). Results: A total of 266 patients were included. The mean DLQI score was 8.8. The physical and mental composite 12 scores were 50.7 and 39.5, respectively. These 3 scores were significantly related to SCORAD. A decrease in sexual desire due to AD was noted in 57.5% of patients. The quality of life of partners did not appear to be particularly impaired, but 36.5% reported that the appearance of eczema had an impact on their sex life. Conclusion: The influence of AD on sex life is significant both for the patients and their partners.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Medicine
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Publisher: Karger
ISSN: 1018-8665
Last Modified: 27 Oct 2022 09:48
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/67813

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