Evaluation of the Dermatological Life Quality Index, sexual dysfunction and other psychiatric diseases in patients diagnosed with vitiligo with and without genital involvement

Yucel D., Sener S., TÜRKMEN D., Altunisik N., Sarac G., Cumurcu H. B.

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY, vol.46, no.4, pp.669-674, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ced.14511
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.669-674
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Because skin lesions affect self-image, vitiligo affects an individual's emotional and psychological well-being, sexual life and relationships with other people. The literature contains a limited number of studies regarding the localization of vitiligo with respect to its effect on certain variables.