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Andrew R Thompson1, Gerry Kent, Jonathan A Smith

  • 1Department of Psychological Health Care, Barnsley Community & Priority Services NHS Trust, UK. ARThompson@eggconnect.net

British Journal of Health Psychology
|November 5, 2003
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Living with vitiligo is a continuous struggle, requiring individuals to develop coping strategies. While acceptance is facilitated by social support, maintaining it remains a challenge for those with this disfiguring skin condition.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Dermatology
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Disfigurement can cause psychological distress, often unrelated to clinical severity.
  • Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition with significant psychosocial impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experience of individuals with vitiligo.
  • To understand the impact of vitiligo on daily life and coping mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
  • Semi-structured interviews with seven female participants with vitiligo.
  • Exploration of participants' reactions and coping strategies since disease onset.

Main Results:

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  • Participants initially felt overwhelmed but developed strategies to manage appearance differences.
  • Behavioral strategies (avoidance, concealment) had drawbacks; cognitive strategies were difficult to sustain.
  • Social support aided acceptance, but maintaining it was fragile.

    • Conclusions:

    • Coping with vitiligo is an ongoing problem-solving process involving strategy development.
    • Regaining equilibrium requires diverse coping mechanisms for chronic disease management.
    • Further research is needed to compare experiences across different disfiguring conditions.