The Prevalence and Effect of Cosmetic Procedures on Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Due to the increasing prevalence of rheumatological conditions worldwide, especially among women, and their known negative impact on body image, there is a growing demand for cosmetic procedures. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an evidence-based understanding of the safety of these procedures and their potential effects on the disease course to prevent undesirable exacerbations. Methods: An observational cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult patients diagnosed with rheumatic diseases. Data were collected using an electronic questionnaire that addressed demographics, disease characteristics, comorbidities, and perceptions of cosmetic procedures. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of King Saud University and King Saud

SUBMITTER: Almaghlouth I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12898049 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature