[Evaluation of the quality of life and psychological distress of patients with different dermatoses in a dermatology referral center in southern Brazil].

Background: Some dermatoses affect the personal, professional and social lives of patients as a result of their unsightliness. It is important to pay appropriate attention in the overall evaluation of these individuals in order to implement a more effective therapeutic approach.

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life and the incidence of psychological distress in patients receiving care at a dermatology clinic.