Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression Levels in Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aksoy M., Ozkorumak E., Bahadir S., YAYLI S., Arica D. A.

TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY, vol.46, no.1, pp.39-43, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/turkderm.83792
  • Journal Name: TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.39-43
  • Keywords: Seborrheic dermatitis, anxiety, depression, quality of life
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Design: Seborrheic dermatitis is a common disease characterized by the presence of erythematous plaques with oily-yellow desquamation. Due to its chronic course with remission and exacerbation periods, seborrheic dermatitis can give rise to impaired quality of life and increased levels of anxiety and depression. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels of anxiety and depression and quality of life in patients with seborrheic dermatitis.