Clinical characteristics and quality of life in seborrheic dermatitis patients: a cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder, yet few studies have reported its clinical characteristics, or addressed its effect on quality of life (QoL). This study assesses the clinical characteristics and QoL of SD patients in China. It also identifies the clinical, demographic and environmental factors that may influence QoL.

Methods

Three hundred twelve SD outpatients from 9 hospitals completed a survey. QoL was measured with the dermatology-specific instrument Skindex-29. We collected social demographic characteristics and disease severity, and conducted logistic regression to determine the factors associated with QoL impairment.

Results

67.3% of the patients were females. The mean Skindex-29 overall score was 33.97 (SD

SUBMITTER: Xuan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7493366 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature