Quality of life among cosmetology patients in Indian patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Background and Aims: Cosmetic concerns account for a sizeable proportion of dermatology practice. Psychosocial impact of cosmetic concerns on health-related quality of life (QoL) is a common, but under-recognised concern especially in Indian patients. This study was aimed to assess quality of life and its associated factors in cosmetology patients Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional study done on 299 consenting patients above 16 years of age with cosmetic complaints. QoL was assessed by using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire. Results: Females (64%) outnumbered males. The patients age ranged between 16-67 years with mean age of 25.76 ± 16.6 years (mean ± 2S.D). Cosmetic problems like acne (38.2%) was found to be the major disease impairing QOL followed by pigmentation (30.8%), scar (27.3%) and birth marks (20.7%). Conclusion: This study showed significant impairment of QoL in cosmetology patients. Assurance and counselling along with early treatment are important to reduce disease-related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efficacy of treatment.
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Dr. Deepika Kour Sodhi
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