Quality of Life in Pediatric Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: The Role of Lesion Type, Location, and Treatment.

ABSTRACT: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected tropical disease with significant dermatological and psychosocial consequences, particularly in children. Despite its high prevalence in endemic regions like North Waziristan, Pakistan, limited research has examined the impact of lesion characteristics on pediatric quality of life (QoL). To determine the impact of lesion characteristics on dermatological QoL in children with CL in North Waziristan, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2023 to January 2024, including 384 children diagnosed with CL. QoL was assessed using the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). Lesion characteristics like ulceration, activity status (active vs scarred), location, and treatment history were recorded. Logistic regression was us

SUBMITTER: Khattak FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature