Predictors and mechanisms of self-stigma in five chronic skin diseases: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with skin disease suffer due to disease-related physical symptoms, as well as due to significant psychosocial burden. A major contributor of this burden is the experience of stigmatization. Research indicates that people with visible skin diseases deal with both social stigma and self-stigma.

Objective

This systematic literature review aimed to aggregate existing research on correlates and mechanisms that contribute to self-stigmatization among people with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata or hidradenitis suppurativa and to, ultimately, identify targets for psychosocial interventions.

Methods

The review followed PRISMA guidelines. Four databases, PubMed, OVID, Web of Science and PsycINFO were searched for peer-reviewed articles.

SUBMITTER: Stuhlmann CFZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature