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Publication
Mental Health and Psychosocial Burden Among Patients With Skin of Color Living With Vitiligo
This qualitative study found that, globally, patients with vitiligo reported being substantially affected in their emotional well-being, daily lives, and psychosocial health; the burden was typically greatest among patients with more than 5% affected BSA, darker skin types, and lesions on the face or hands. Survey findings suggest that patients reported having altered their behavior, expressed clear discontent, and have symptoms consistent with depression, which may be underdiagnosed.
Kristen Bibeau, Khaled Ezzedine, John E. Harris, Nanja van Geel, Pearl Grimes, Davinder Parsad, Mukta Tulpule, Jackie Gardner, Yan Valle, Gaone Tlhong Matewa, Christine LaFiura, Anouk Lindley, Haobo Ren, PhD; Iltefat H. Hamzavi
FAQOther Questions
- Is it Bitiligo? Vitaligo? Veteligo?
There are so many different ways that people try and spell or even pronounce Vitiligo. Here are some common mis-spellings: bitiligo, vitigo, vitaligo, vitilago, vitiglio, vitag...
- Vitiligo and Pregnancy
VRF Frequently Asked Questions Vitiligo and Pregnancy Pregnancy, treatments, inheritance, fertility and the questions people usually remember to ask five minutes after leaving t...
- Is there a special diet for vitiligo?
Recent research highlights the potential of diet and nutrition in managing vitiligo, offering an alternative where traditional therapies may be lacking. However, the relationshi...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
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