ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2021
Quality of Life and Psychological Effects of Port-Wine Stain: A Review of Literature.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Laser and light-based treatments for port-wine birthmarks - a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2025Pooled it
- The 595-nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port-Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of hemoporfin photodynamic therapy in treating port-wine stains in Chinese children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Pooled it
- Complication rates and safety of pulsed dye laser treatment for port-wine stain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Psychosocial implications of rare genetic skin diseases affecting appearance on daily life experiences, emotional state, self-perception and quality of life in adults: a systematic review.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2023Pooled it
- Ketamine versus propofol for procedural sedation in pediatric pulsed dye laser therapy: a prospective randomized trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Port-wine stain and its influence on patients' quality of life and psychosocial issues.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2025Article
- Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks Using a Large-Spot, Variable Sequenced, Long-Pulsed KTP-Laser-A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- A Study on the Current Situation of Stigma and Its Influencing Factors Among Chinese Patients with Port-Wine Stains.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Exploring the Needs and Preferences of Patients with Port-Wine Stain and Associated Syndromes: A Qualitative Analysis of Social Media Discussions.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Recent progress in hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether-photodynamic therapy for port-wine stains: updates and insights.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Review
- Capillary malformations.The Journal of clinical investigation · 2024Review
- Clinical Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Port-Wine Stains with Intravenous Injection of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether (HMME).Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2024Article
- Cutaneous Hypervascularization Treatment Using Photo-Mediated Ultrasound Therapy.JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health · 2023Article
- Dermatology Life Quality Index in Thai Patients with Facial Port-Wine Stains.Dermatology and therapy · 2023Article
- An Unexpected Finding: Treatment History Associated with the Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Port-Wine Stains.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- Vascular Malformations.Indian dermatology online journalReview
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionPort-wine stain (PWS) is a congenital malformation that does not resolve spontaneously and can cause a physiological or psychological burden to the patients. At present, most of the studies done on PWS are focused on the treatment rather than the quality of life and psychological effects of the disease. MATERIAL AND
methodsA comprehensive literature search was done in MEDLINE using PubMed database, Embase
resultsA total of 17 relevant articles with 2,135 PWS patients were included in this review. There were 36 measurement tools used to assess the quality of life and the psychological effects among PWS patients. The results showed that patients with facial PWS had a significant negative effect on their quality of life and had also suffered from psychological disabilities. The PWS lesion tends to worsen with age and may cause further adaptation problems towards the social environment, especially in children.
conclusionEarly treatment, psychological assistance, and patient support are the key management in improving the quality of life of patients with PWS. Quality of life must be regularly assessed together with the improvement of treatment.
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