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. 2007;215(2):123-9.
doi: 10.1159/000104263.

Atopic dermatitis: impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners

L Misery  1 , A Y Finlay, N Martin, S Boussetta, C Nguyen, E Myon, C Taieb
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Atopic dermatitis: impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners

L Misery et al. Dermatology. 2007.

Abstract

Background: The impact of atopic dermatitis (AD) on the patient's quality of life is relatively well known. However, the influence on the patient's spouse has never been studied.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of AD on the quality of life, sleeping and sexual life of patients and their partners.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients and their partners completed a number of questionnaires asking about their general health and their quality of life [Short Form 12, Epworth, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)] and completed an idiosyncratic measure asking about their sexual functioning. AD severity was clinician rated using Scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD).

Results: A total of 266 patients were included. The mean DLQI score was 8.8. The physical and mental composite 12 scores were 50.7 and 39.5, respectively. These 3 scores were significantly related to SCORAD. A decrease in sexual desire due to AD was noted in 57.5% of patients. The quality of life of partners did not appear to be particularly impaired, but 36.5% reported that the appearance of eczema had an impact on their sex life.

Conclusion: The influence of AD on sex life is significant both for the patients and their partners.

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