Naidoo Navlin, Maruma Frans, Ngwenya Edward, Mazibuko Mthobisi N
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
J Coll Med S Afr. 2025 Mar 31;3(1):160. doi: 10.4102/jcmsa.v3i1.160. eCollection 2025.
Dermatological conditions significantly impact quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess this impact as part of a comprehensive care approach.
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at a tertiary hospital's dermatology outpatient department from January 2023 to March 2023. Eligible patients were recruited, and data on demographics, clinical diagnoses and Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores were collected.
The study included 200 participants (median age: 39 years, range: 18-86). Females comprised 58%, while males were significantly older (median: 53 vs 35 years, < 0.001). A significant difference was found between the 10 most common diagnoses and DLQI scores ( < 0.05, Kruskal-Wallis test). The top diagnoses were eczema (21%), cutaneous malignancy (13%) and acne/rosacea (11%). Hidradenitis suppurativa had the highest DLQI scores, followed by lupus and urticaria.
This study highlights the significant burden of skin diseases on QoL, with hidradenitis suppurativa showing the greatest impact. Findings underscore the need for patient-centred dermatological care addressing both physical and psychological well-being.
This study contributes to dermatology research in line with the (JCMSA) mission to encourage multidisciplinary publications.
皮肤病显著影响生活质量（QoL）。本横断面研究旨在作为综合护理方法的一部分评估这种影响。
于2023年1月至2023年3月在一家三级医院的皮肤科门诊进行了一项横断面分析研究。招募符合条件的患者，并收集人口统计学、临床诊断和皮肤病生活质量指数（DLQI）评分的数据。
该研究纳入了200名参与者（中位年龄：39岁，范围：18 - 86岁）。女性占58%，而男性年龄显著更大（中位年龄：53岁对35岁，<0.001）。在10种最常见诊断与DLQI评分之间发现了显著差异（<0.05，Kruskal - Wallis检验）。最常见的诊断是湿疹（21%）、皮肤恶性肿瘤（13%）和痤疮/酒渣鼻（11%）。化脓性汗腺炎的DLQI评分最高，其次是狼疮和荨麻疹。
本研究突出了皮肤疾病对生活质量的重大负担，其中化脓性汗腺炎的影响最大。研究结果强调了以患者为中心的皮肤病护理的必要性，该护理应兼顾身体和心理健康。
本研究符合《联合临床与医学科学杂志》（JCMSA）鼓励多学科出版物的使命，为皮肤病学研究做出了贡献。
