Publications by authors named "F Dalgard"
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- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can greatly impact patients' quality of life due to its association with psychological issues like anxiety and depression, often intensified by stigmatization related to physical appearance.
- A study involving 135 HS patients from 22 dermatology clinics in Europe found significant levels of perceived stigmatization, which correlated with disease duration, itchiness, and depression symptoms.
- The research emphasizes the need for comprehensive management of HS, including addressing psychological well-being and access to mental health support for better patient outcomes.
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- Dysmorphic concern is when someone worries a lot about imperfections in their looks, and this can be linked to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
- A study looked at how men and women with skin conditions feel about their appearance and found that women generally had more concerns than men.
- About 10.5% of patients showed signs of having BDD, with stress and feeling judged affecting both men and women, especially those with more serious skin issues.
Background: Itch as the most common symptom in dermatology has been shown to be related to psychological factors such as stress, anxiety and depression. Moreover, associations were found between perceived stigmatization and itch. However, studies investigating the differences between patients with dermatoses with and without itch regarding perceived stress, stigmatization, anxiety and depression are missing.
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