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Quality of life and sexual health in patients with genital psoriasis

2011; Oxford University Press; Volume: 164; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10249.x

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K.A.P. Meeuwis, Joanne A. de Hullu, Hedwig P. van de Nieuwenhof, Andrea W.M. Evers, Leon F.A.G. Massuger, P.C.M. van de Kerkhof, Michelle M. van Rossum,

Dermatology and Skin Diseases

British Journal of DermatologyVolume 164, Issue 6 p. 1247-1255 CLINICAL AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS Quality of life and sexual health in patients with genital psoriasis K.A.P. Meeuwis, K.A.P. Meeuwis Dermatology Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorJ.A. de Hullu, J.A. de Hullu Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorH.P. van de Nieuwenhof, H.P. van de Nieuwenhof Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorA.W.M. Evers, A.W.M. Evers Medical Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorL.F.A.G. Massuger, L.F.A.G. Massuger Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorP.C.M. van de Kerkhof, P.C.M. van de Kerkhof DermatologySearch for more papers by this authorM.M. van Rossum, M.M. van Rossum DermatologySearch for more papers by this author K.A.P. Meeuwis, K.A.P. Meeuwis Dermatology Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorJ.A. de Hullu, J.A. de Hullu Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorH.P. van de Nieuwenhof, H.P. van de Nieuwenhof Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorA.W.M. Evers, A.W.M. Evers Medical Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorL.F.A.G. Massuger, L.F.A.G. Massuger Obstetrics and GynaecologySearch for more papers by this authorP.C.M. van de Kerkhof, P.C.M. van de Kerkhof DermatologySearch for more papers by this authorM.M. van Rossum, M.M. van Rossum DermatologySearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 February 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10249.xCitations: 90 Kim A.P. Meeuwis.E-mail: k.meeuwis@derma.umcn.nl Funding sourcesThis project was funded through an unrestricted grant by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals played no role in the design and conduct of the study or in data collection, data management, data analysis, interpretation of the data, manuscript preparation, manuscript review or manuscript approval. Conflicts of interestNone declared. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Background Knowledge about quality of life and sexual health in patients with genital psoriasis is limited. Objectives We studied quality of life and sexual function in a large group of patients with genital psoriasis by means of validated questionnaires. In addition, we evaluated whether sufficient attention is given by healthcare professionals to sexual problems in patients with psoriasis, as perceived by the patients. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was sent to 1579 members of the Dutch Psoriasis Association. Sociodemographic patient characteristics, medical data and scores of several validated questionnaires regarding quality of life (Dermatology Life Quality Index) and sexual health (Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire for use in Men, International Index of Erectile Function, Female Sexual Distress Scale and Female Sexual Function Index) were collected and analysed. Results This study (n = 487) shows that psoriasis has a detrimental effect on quality of life and sexual health. Patients with genital lesions reported even significantly worse quality of life than patients without genital lesions (mean ± SD quality of life scores 8·5 ± 6·5 vs. 5·5 ± 4·6, respectively, P < 0·0001). Sexual distress and dysfunction are particularly prominent in women (reported by 37·7% and 48·7% of the female patients, respectively). Sexual distress is especially high when genital skin is affected (mean ± SD sexual distress score in patients with genital lesions 16·1 ± 12·1 vs. 10·1 ± 9·7 in patients without genital lesions, P = 0·001). The attention given to possible sexual problems in the psoriasis population by healthcare professionals is perceived as insufficient by patients. Conclusions In addition to quality of life, sexual health is diminished in a considerable number of patients with psoriasis and particularly women with genital lesions have on average high levels of sexual distress. We underscore the need for physicians to pay attention to the impact of psoriasis on psychosocial and sexual health when treating patients for this skin disease. Citing Literature Volume164, Issue6June 2011Pages 1247-1255 RelatedInformation