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Internalized stigma in psoriasis: A multicenter study.

Erkan Alpsoy1, Mualla Polat2, Bilge FettahlıoGlu-Karaman3

  • 1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.

The Journal of Dermatology
|April 14, 2017
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Summary
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Psoriatic patients often experience significant internalized stigma, negatively impacting their quality of life. Factors like disease severity and visible symptoms contribute to this burden, highlighting the need for targeted psychosocial support.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Internalized stigma involves adopting societal stereotypes about illness, leading to reduced self-esteem, depression, and coping difficulties.
  • Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition associated with significant psychosocial challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess internalized stigma in psoriatic patients.
  • To identify factors influencing internalized stigma.
  • To examine the relationship between internalized stigma, quality of life, and perceived health.

Main Methods:

  • A multicentre, cross-sectional study involving 1485 psoriatic patients.
  • Utilized the Psoriasis Internalized Stigma Scale (PISS), Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Body Surface Area (BSA), Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI), and General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12).
Keywords:
Dermatology Quality of Life IndexGeneral Health Questionnaire-12Psoriasis Internalized Stigma Scaleinternalized stigmapsoriasis

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Main Results:

  • High Psoriasis Internalized Stigma Scale (PISS) scores correlated positively with disease severity (PASI, BSA), poorer quality of life (DLQI), and worse general health (GHQ-12).
  • Determinants of high PISS scores included lower perceived health, early onset, family history, illiteracy, and lower income.
  • Specific psoriasis types (erythrodermic, generalized pustular) and affected areas (scalp, face, hands, genitalia, nails) were linked to higher stigma.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriatic patients exhibit substantial internalized stigma, linked to disease severity and specific clinical presentations.
  • Internalized stigma significantly impacts quality of life and perceived health in psoriasis patients.
  • Addressing internalized stigma is crucial for managing the psychosocial burden of psoriasis.