Assessment of Impact of Vitiligo on Quality of life of Patients using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v32i1.1806Abstract
Objective To analyze the effect of vitiligo on psychosocial well-being of patients using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score.
Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Allied/ D.H.Q Hospitals, Faisalabad Medical University over six months. 125 patients of vitiligo were enrolled. The location and type of disease (localized, generalized, segmental, universal and acrofacial) was noted by physical examination and DLQI questionnaires in Urdu were filled in by the patients. Total scores were calculated and effect on psychosocial well-being of patients was noted as No impact (0-1), minimal impact (2-5), Moderate impact (6-10), Very huge impact (11-20) and Extremely huge impact (21-30).
Results Mean age of patients was 29.2±9.1 years and mean of DLQI score was 9.7±5.9. Out of 125 patients 73(58.4%) were male while 52 patients (41.6%) were female. Impact of the illness on psychosocial well-being was noted as: No impact on 13 patients (10.4%), Small effect on 30 patients (24.0%), Moderate effect on 43 patients (34.4%), Very large effect on 22 patients (17.6%) and Extremely huge effect on 17 patients (13.6%).
Conclusion Vitiligo can significantly alter everyday life of sufferers. It can have profound psychosocial implications as most of the patients reported moderate to severe impairment of quality of life.
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