ArticleAnais brasileiros de dermatologia
Evaluation of the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in female patients with psoriasis.
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- Global prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with skin diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Profound Sexual Dysfunction Among Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-sectional Study.Dermatology and therapy · 2024Article
- Sexuality and sexual dysfunction in patients with psoriatic arthritis: A cross-sectional study.Northern clinics of Istanbul · 2024Article
- Skin-Related Sexual Life Questionnaire (SRSLQ): Creation and Validation of the Questionnaire.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Sexual Dysfunction and Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Elevated serum IL-6 levels predict treatment interruption in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis: a 6-year real-world cohort study.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPsoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients.
objectivesTo determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis.
methodsThis case-control study included women aged 18-69 years. The validated Brazilian Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to all participants to assess sexual function and QoL, respectively. Patients with psoriasis underwent clinical evaluation for the presence of comorbidities, especially psoriatic arthritis and other rheumatic manifestations. Location of lesions and the extent of skin involvement were also assessed.
resultsThe sample consisted of 150 women, 75 with diagnosis of psoriasis and 75 healthy controls. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was high in women with psoriasis (58.6% of the sample). Prevalence was statistically higher in women with psoriasis than in controls (P = 0.014). The SF-36 domain scores were also lower in women with psoriasis, with role limitations due to physical health, limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health being the most affected domains. STUDY LIMITATIONS: Sample size was calculated to evaluate the association between the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and psoriasis, but it did not include the determination of the possible causes of this dysfunction.
conclusionsQoL and sexual function were altered in women with psoriasis and should be taken into consideration when assessing disease severity.
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