Tang Ngee Shim1, Anthony Abdullah. 1. Department of Dermatology, The Birmingham Skin Centre, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is a common cutaneous disorder. It has a major psychosocial impact on a patient's life. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the impact of pulsed dye laser on the quality of life of affected patients as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index. METHODS: The authors report a prospective study of 20 patients (in a wide range of skin phototypes) attending a laser clinic. All patients completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaires before and after three sessions of laser treatment. RESULTS: The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index scores pre- and post-laser treatment were 17.3 and 4.3, respectively. All patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in their quality of life (p<0.0001, paired t test). CONCLUSION: The Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (pre- and post-laser treatment) is an important tool for monitoring the efficacy of therapy and patient satisfaction.
BACKGROUND:Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is a common cutaneous disorder. It has a major psychosocial impact on a patient's life. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the impact of pulsed dye laser on the quality of life of affected patients as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index. METHODS: The authors report a prospective study of 20 patients (in a wide range of skin phototypes) attending a laser clinic. All patients completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaires before and after three sessions of laser treatment. RESULTS: The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index scores pre- and post-laser treatment were 17.3 and 4.3, respectively. All patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in their quality of life (p<0.0001, paired t test). CONCLUSION: The Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (pre- and post-laser treatment) is an important tool for monitoring the efficacy of therapy and patient satisfaction.
Authors: Esther J van Zuuren; Zbys Fedorowicz; Ben Carter; Mireille M D van der Linden; Lyn Charland Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2015-04-28