ReviewCureus2023
Unveiling the Unseen Struggles: A Comprehensive Review of Vitiligo's Psychological, Social, and Quality of Life Impacts.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.
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Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed.
- [Vitiligo in Germany : A claims data analysis on prevalence, comorbidity, and treatment patterns].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Exploring and Comparing the Psychosocial Impacts of Vitiligo on a Broader Scale: An International Survey via the Use of Social Media.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- Quality of life impairment in vitiligo: A comprehensive review of psychosocial and clinical determinants.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Review
- Cutaneous Manifestations and Dermatologic Adverse Events in IBD: A Clinical Update.Inflammatory bowel diseases · 2026Review
- Qualitative study on body image disturbance in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer in China.BMJ open · 2026Article
- A comparative study of dermatology education in high and low prevalence areas: Kuwait University and the University of Aberdeen.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Emerging cell-based and cell-free therapeutic strategies for vitiligo.Journal of translational autoimmunity · 2025Review
- Variation in depression risk by race and ethnicity in vitiligo.JAAD international · 2025Article
- Undesired Effects of Psorylea corylifolia (Bakuchi) in a Vitiligo Patient.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2025Article
- Safety and accessibility of commercially available color-matching products for adolescents with vitiligo in the U.S.International journal of women's dermatology · 2025Article
- Reliability and validity validation of the Chinese version of the family vitiligo impact scale.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Markers of Metabolic Abnormalities in Vitiligo Patients.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
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Abstract
This review explores the psychosocial impact of vitiligo on patients, its consequences for their quality of life, and the need for holistic support. Vitiligo's psychosocial burden, driven by the need to conceal lesions and societal beauty ideals, leads to stress, sadness, and low self-esteem. Social stigma affects self-esteem, especially in cultural contexts, exacerbating the need for culturally sensitive support. Anxiety and depression are common due to visible differences and societal pressures. Vitiligo significantly reduces the quality of life, especially in younger patients, impacting daily activities, careers, and relationships. Disease severity worsens these effects, particularly in visible areas and among individuals with darker skin tones. Long-term disease activity may improve acceptance and quality of life. Psychological support and counseling are crucial, as many patients don't seek medical help. Education plays a key role, improving understanding and reducing anxiety. Raising awareness about the impact of vitiligo can challenge perceptions and contribute to enhancing patients' well-being. In conclusion, this review highlights the interplay between psychosocial factors, quality of life, and the importance of addressing social stigma, providing psychological support, and advancing education and awareness for those with vitiligo.
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