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The Journal of Pediatrics
|November 4, 2000
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Most children with morphea, a chronic skin condition, maintain normal self-esteem and a high quality of life. This chronic illness does not appear to negatively impact children's self-worth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Morphea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting children.
  • The impact of chronic childhood illnesses on psychological well-being is a significant concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the self-esteem and quality of life in children diagnosed with morphea.
  • To determine if morphea affects children's self-perception and overall life satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Harter Self-Perception Profile for Children to assess self-esteem.
  • Employed the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to measure quality of life.
  • Study included a cohort of 47 children diagnosed with morphea.

Main Results:

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  • The majority of children with morphea reported normal levels of self-worth.
  • Children with morphea generally experience a high quality of life.
  • Findings suggest no significant impairment in self-esteem due to morphea.

Conclusions:

  • Morphea does not appear to negatively impact the self-esteem of affected children.
  • Quality of life in children with morphea is generally maintained at high levels.
  • Similar to other chronic childhood illnesses, morphea's psychological effects on self-esteem are minimal.