Physicians' assessment of disease severity and visibility may underestimate the disease's effects on the patient, data suggested.
Most children with chronic skin diseases — such as acne, alopecia, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo — experience mental health and social challenges related to their condition, which can include bullying and stigmatization, according to a new study.
The study included 1671 children, of whom 58% were girls, and the mean age was nearly 14 years. About 56% of children self-reported high disease visibility, while 50.5% reported moderate disease severity. In addition, about 29% of parents said they were aware of their child being bullied, primarily at school, which was strongly associated with stigma. In general, girls reported more stigma than boys, and children with hyperhidrosis and hidradenitis suppurativa were more likely to have higher depression and anxiety scores.
Marcoux, who wasn't involved with the study, has researched chronic skin conditions and quality of life. She and colleagues found that cosmetic camouflage may help some children and teens with their self-perceptions. Even if some children only used the product once, they reported higher quality of life scores after several weeks of learning how to use the product, she said.
"I've attended the camps before and seen the connections and how they support each other," she said."Children can be each other's greatest resources."
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