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Balieva F, Abebe DS, Dalgard FJ, Lien L. Risk of developing psychiatric disease among adult patients with skin disease: A 9-year national register follow-up study in Norway. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2023; 3:e294. [PMID: 38047256 PMCID: PMC10690693 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Background The existing association between skin disease and psychiatric comorbidity has gained attention during the last decades. Stress and mental illness can directly or indirectly affect skin disease, while dermatological conditions, known to impair life quality and mental well-being, can promote psychiatric conditions. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the risk of developing psychiatric disease among adult dermatological patients over a period of time. The secondary objective was to see which psychiatric disorders developed most commonly, and which skin diseases posed the greatest risk for later mental health issues. Methods Adult dermatological patients were followed for 9 years (2008-2016) using the Norwegian Patient Registry, for both outpatient and inpatient specialist healthcare services. Dermatological patients were identified during the first 2 years and were then followed for psychiatric comorbidity prospectively for the next 7 years.Cox regression models were applied to estimate the risks of psychiatric disorders among patients with skin diseases. Estimates were adjusted for age and gender differences. Hazard risk ratios (HR) with 95% CI are reported. Results Dermatological patients developed depressive disorders most frequently (4.1% vs. 2.3% in non-dermatological participants), followed by anxiety disorders (3.3% vs. 1.8%), and adjustment disorders (2.6% vs. 1.5%). Developing depressive disorders showed the highest HR among dermatological patients, HR (95% CI) = 2.5 (2.4-2.5), followed by disorders related to alcohol use, HR (95% CI) = 2.2 (2.1-2.5), and anxiety disorders, HR (95% CI) = 2.1 (2.1-2.2). Papulosquamous disorders were the skin conditions with the highest HR for developing a mental health condition, with depressive disorder having HR (95% CI) = 2.6 (2.5-2.9); anxiety disorders at HR (95% CI) = 2.9 (2.7-3.1); and disorders related to alcohol use at HR (95% CI) = 3.2 (2.8-3.6). Conclusions The study demonstrates that having a skin disease doubles to triples the risk of developing a psychiatric illness within 7 years, especially depression, anxiety, and alcohol use compared with the general population.
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- Flora Balieva
- Department of DermatologyStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
- Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of StavangerStavangerNorway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Concurrent Substance Abuse and Mental Health DisordersInnlandet Hospital TrustBrumunddalNorway
- Department of Nursing and Health PromotionOslo Metropolitan UniversityOsloNorway
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- Division of Mental Health and AddictionVestfold Hospital TrustTønsbergNorway
- Department of Dermatology and VenereologySkåne University HospitalUniversity of LundMalmöSweden
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Concurrent Substance Abuse and Mental Health DisordersInnlandet Hospital TrustBrumunddalNorway
- Faculty of Social and Health SciencesInland Norway University of Applied SciencesElverumNorway
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Barberis N, Cannavò M, Trovato M, Verrastro V. Pathways from Trait Emotional Intelligence to factors of distress in Rosacea: The mediating role of Social Phobia and Self-Esteem. J Affect Disord 2023; 331:362-368. [PMID: 36906111 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rosacea is a skin disease characterized by facial erythema and inflammatory pustules that may result in emotional distress. Social Phobia and Self-Esteem appear to be linked to the development of higher levels of distress in dermatological conditions, while Trait Emotional Intelligence (Trait EI) has been consistently associated with greater levels of adaptation to one's chronic condition. Hence, it seems extremely relevant to observe the interplay between these dimensions in the context of Rosacea. The goal of the current study is to test the hypothesis that an association between Trait EI and General Distress, in individuals with Rosacea would be mediated by Self-Esteem and Social Phobia. METHODS Questionnaires were administered to 224 individuals suffering from Rosacea to assess Trait EI, Social Phobia, Self-Esteem, and General Distress. RESULTS Results highlighted that Trait EI was positively related to Self-Esteem and negatively related to Social Phobia and General Distress. In addition, both Self-Esteem and Social Phobia showed a mediating role in the relationship between Trait EI and General Distress. LIMITATIONS The main limitations of this work consist in the cross-sectional nature of the data, the small number of participants, also it was not possible to differentiate the participants according to the type of rosacea. DISCUSSION These results emphasize how individuals with Rosacea may be vulnerable to internalizing states and how high levels of Trait EI may constitute a protective factor for the onset of distressing states and it would be useful to create programs aimed at fostering Trait EI in Rosacea sufferers.
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- Nadia Barberis
- Dipartimento di Scienze della salute. Università degli Studi Magna Graecia di Catanzaro, viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della salute. Università degli Studi Magna Graecia di Catanzaro, viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della salute. Università degli Studi Magna Graecia di Catanzaro, viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della salute. Università degli Studi Magna Graecia di Catanzaro, viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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Lada G, Chinoy H, Talbot PS, Warren RB, Kleyn CE. Associations between psoriatic arthritis and mental health among patients with psoriasis: A replication and extension study using the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR). SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2022; 2:e149. [PMID: 36479266 PMCID: PMC9720192 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background Despite some evidence that psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may increase psychological burden in psoriasis, the mental health of this subpopulation is under-investigated. Objectives To investigate whether PsA is associated with higher depression and anxiety in moderate-to-severe psoriasis; explore whether pain mediates these associations; and estimate the prevalence of undiagnosed and untreated depression. Methods Baseline data from British Association of Dermatologists Biologic and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR) participants completing the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were analysed. Results 707 patients (n = 540 with psoriasis only; n = 167 with PsA) were included. Depression prevalence was higher in patients with than without PsA, when a HADS-depression subscale cut-off ≥8 was used (33% vs. 23%, adjusted Odds Ratio [OR] (95% Confidence Intervals [CI]) = 1.64 (1.09-2.45)), but did not differ using the HADS cut-off ≥ 11. Anxiety prevalence was higher among PsA patients, regardless of HADS cut-off (cut-off ≥11: adjusted OR (95% CI) = 1.62 (1.07-2.45)). Pain fully mediated the effect of PsA on depression and anxiety in psoriasis. 53.6% of participants identified as depressed did not have a known psychiatric disorder; two thirds of depressed participants were not treated. Conclusions PsA comorbidity in psoriasis is associated with higher anxiety; its association with depression appears to be robust when milder depressive syndromes are included, but less consistent for higher-threshold depression definitions. Depression remains unrecognized and untreated in over half of moderately-to-severe psoriasis patients. Routine depression and anxiety screening is recommended in psoriasis and PsA. PsA comorbidity may increase depression and anxiety in psoriasis through pain experience.
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- Georgia Lada
- Dermatology CentreSalford Royal NHS Foundation TrustNational Institute for Health Research Manchester Biomedical Research CentreThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
- Division of Neuroscience and Experimental PsychologyFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- National Institute for Health Research Manchester Biomedical Research CentreManchester University NHS Foundation TrustThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Division of Neuroscience and Experimental PsychologyFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Dermatology CentreSalford Royal NHS Foundation TrustNational Institute for Health Research Manchester Biomedical Research CentreThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Dermatology CentreSalford Royal NHS Foundation TrustNational Institute for Health Research Manchester Biomedical Research CentreThe University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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Heim‐Ohmayer P, Freiberger A, Gedik M, Beckmann J, Ziehfreund S, Zink A, Hähl W, Schielein MC. The impact of stigmatization of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and mastocytosis in different areas of life-A qualitative interview study. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2022; 2:e62. [PMID: 36479263 PMCID: PMC9720196 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stereotypes and false assumptions about chronic and visible skin diseases can determine the behaviour towards affected individuals and result in stigmatization or discrimination. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to analyze the perceived disease-related stigmatization of individuals with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (AD) or mastocytosis. The study also aims to broaden people-centred knowledge of the effects of stigmatization in different areas of life, namely in everyday life, at work, in sports and in relationships. METHODS Qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted among individuals with either psoriasis, AD or mastocytosis. Participants were recruited via self-help networks and were asked to express their experience of stigmatization in different areas of life. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and evaluated based on Mayring's content analysis. RESULTS In total, 24 individuals aged 19-79 years and living in Germany were included in the study-eight for each disease. Stigmatization was experienced in all three diseases in all mentioned areas of life as well as in interaction with medical professionals. Self-exclusion, negative self-perception and negative behaviour of others were the most frequent experiences with stigmatization. CONCLUSION Stigmatization, both internal and external, is an important factor contributing to the mental burden of people with chronic skin diseases. More research is needed to gain deeper insight into stigmatization and its psychological burden in various contexts to enhance people-centred care in chronic skin diseases.
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- P. Heim‐Ohmayer
- Department of Sport and Health SciencesTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Sport and Health SciencesTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Sport and Health SciencesTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Sport and Health SciencesTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition SciencesThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of Dermatology and AllergySchool of MedicineTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Dermatology and AllergySchool of MedicineTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
- Unit of Dermatology and VenereologyDepartment of MedicineKarolinska University HospitalKarolinska InstitutetSolnaSweden
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- Department of Sport and Health SciencesTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Dermatology and AllergySchool of MedicineTechnical University of MunichMunichGermany
- Unit of Dermatology and VenereologyDepartment of MedicineKarolinska University HospitalKarolinska InstitutetSolnaSweden
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cutaneous Melanoma, a Clinical Point of View. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58111589. [DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a surgical procedure that has been used in patients with cutaneous melanoma for nearly 30 years. It is used for both staging and regional disease control with minimum morbidity, as proven by numerous worldwide prospective studies. It has been incorporated in the recommendations of national and professional guidelines. In this article, we provide a summary of the general information on SLNB in the clinical guidelines for the management of cutaneous malignant melanoma (American Association of Dermatology, European Society of Medical Oncology, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and Cancer Council Australia) and review the most relevant literature to provide an update on the existing recommendations for SLNB.
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Samela T, Cordella G, Antinone V, Sarandrea P, Giampetruzzi AR, Abeni D. The use of SCL-k-9 to measure general psychopathology in women and men with skin conditions. Front Psychol 2022; 13:977264. [PMID: 36337481 PMCID: PMC9632958 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.977264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives To measure general psychopathology in dermatologic outpatients using the Symptom-Checklist-K-9 (SCL-K-9); to investigate whether the SCL-K-9 is able to categorize patients with and without significant non-psychotic disorders; and to perform a single-item analysis of the SCL-K-9, with a focus on gender differences. Methods Cross-sectional study on consecutive dermatological patients. We used two self-administered questionnaires to assess general psychopathology symptoms: General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) and SCL-K-9. Sociodemographic information was collected with standardized forms. The performance of the SCL-K-9 in classifying patients according to their current emotional distress severity was assessed using a ROC procedure. Finally, we measured differences in scores obtained among women and men in SCL-K-9 single items. Results A total of 292 patients were studied (71.2% women). We observed statistically significant differences in SCL-K-9 total mean scores and in most single items among genders. We found that it would be more appropriate to use gender-specific cut-offs when using SCL-K-9 to screen dermatological patients for general psychopathology. Conclusion The SCL-K-9, with its compact format could provide, in a short time, a wide range of information related to critical areas that challenge the mental health of patients with skin diseases.
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- Tonia Samela
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Clinical Psychology Unit, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: Tonia Samela,
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Psychopathology and Alexithymia in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Development of a Novel Index with Prognostic Value. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074029. [PMID: 35409713 PMCID: PMC8998217 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory disease with a high risk of developing mental health difficulties. OBJECTIVE The purposes of the study were to evaluate in moderate-to-severe psoriasis (a) the prevalence of depression and psychopathology, (b) the relationship between depression, psychopathology symptoms, and alexithymia, including its three dimensions, difficulty in identifying feelings (DIF), difficulty in describing feelings (DDF), and externally oriented thinking (EOT), and (c) to establish a novel index for the development of depression according to patients' psychopathological profile. METHODS In 104 patients, alexithymia was evaluated with the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), depression with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and psychopathology with the Brief Symptom Inventory SCL-90 (SCL90). A psychopathology index that combines information from the BDI and SCL90 scales was constructed and the performance of the index with alexithymia was examined. RESULTS Female patients and active smokers score higher on BDI and SCL90 scales. Overweight patients tend to score arithmetically higher. The psychopathology index developed correlates significantly with age, DIF, DDF, and TAS-20. DIF, DDF, and TAS-20 are significant predictors of the psychopathology index. Patients with alexithymia/possible alexithymia are six times as likely to score higher in one of the psychopathology scales. CONCLUSIONS Alexithymia is a significant factor in the development of psychopathology in psoriasis patients. The use of the proposed novel psychopathology index could be essential in order to identify patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis who are more likely to experience depression and psychopathology. This could have an impact on the decision-making of psoriasis treatment and monitoring of the patient.
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Hölsken S, Krefting F, Schedlowski M, Sondermann W. Common Fundamentals of Psoriasis and Depression. Acta Derm Venereol 2021; 101:adv00609. [PMID: 34806760 PMCID: PMC9455336 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v101.565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease that is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities such as depression. The stigma patients feel because of the appearance of their skin may contribute to the high psycho-social burden of psoriasis. However, there is emerging evidence that overlapping biological mechanisms are, to a substantial degree, responsible for the close interaction between psoriasis and depression. Increased proinflammatory mediators, such as C-reactive protein or interleukin-6, are present in both psoriasis and depression, indicating that inflammation may represent a pathophysiological link between the diseases. Anti-inflammatory biologic therapies treat the clinical manifestations of psoriasis, but might also play a significant role in reducing associated depressive symptoms in patients with psoriasis. Comparison between single studies focusing on the change in depressive symptoms in psoriasis is limited by inconsistency in the depression screening tools applied.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, DE-45122 Essen, Germany.
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Hölsken S, Krefting F, Schneider L, Benson S, Schedlowski M, Sondermann W. A brief screening tool for depression in psoriasis patients: The Two Questions Test in clinical practice. J Dermatol 2021; 49:341-348. [PMID: 34806209 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Patients suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis are prone to develop depressive symptoms. However, within the time constraints of dermatological clinics, depressive symptoms in psoriasis patients are often overlooked and thus underdiagnosed. The Two Questions Test may serve as a quick screening tool for an initial assessment of depressive burden in these patients. We evaluated its usefulness in the clinical context analyzing the records of patients starting systemic treatment for psoriasis with a selective interleukin (IL)23- or IL17A-inhibitor. In a total sample of N = 139 patients, baseline Two Questions Test scores were analyzed together with measures of psoriatic and psychiatric symptoms. In addition, the development of the Two Questions Test scores over the course of the first 28 weeks of treatment was assessed. No association was found between the Two Questions Test scores and skin symptoms measured by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and the visibility of skin lesions. However, skin related quality of life analyzed with the Dermatology Life Quality Index was associated with the Two Questions Test scores. In addition, the longitudinal analysis revealed improvement in Two Questions Test outcomes over the course of patients' treatment. These results indicate the Two Questions Test's usefulness both as an initial screening tool of depressive symptoms, as well as in its use as a sensitive tool for the repeated assessment of depressive symptoms in psoriasis patients.
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- Stefanie Hölsken
- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Immunobiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Immunobiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Immunobiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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Geale K, Henriksson M, Jokinen J, Schmitt-Egenolf M. Association of Skin Psoriasis and Somatic Comorbidity With the Development of Psychiatric Illness in a Nationwide Swedish Study. JAMA Dermatol 2021; 156:795-804. [PMID: 32492085 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.1398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Importance Psoriasis is a complex systemic disease with skin involvement, somatic comorbidity, and psychiatric illness (PI). Although this view of psoriasis is widely accepted, potential synergies within this triad of symptoms have not been adequately investigated. Objectives To investigate the independent association of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity with the development of PI and to assess whether skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity act synergistically to produce a risk of PI that is greater than the additive associations. Design, Setting, and Participants Participants were enrolled between January 2005 and December 2010, in this retrospective matched case-control study using secondary (ie, administrative), population-based registry data from Swedish patients in routine clinical care. The dates of analysis were March 2017 to December 2019. Participants were patients with skin psoriasis and control participants without psoriasis matched on age, sex, and municipality, who were all free of preexisting PI. Exposures Presence of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity (captured through the Charlson Comorbidity Index and the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index). Main Outcomes and Measures Risk of PI onset (composite of depression, anxiety, and suicidality) is shown using Kaplan-Meier curves stratified by the presence of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity. Adjusted associations of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity with the development of PI were analyzed using Cox proportional hazards regression models, including interactions to assess synergistic associations. The 3 components of PI were also assessed individually. Results A total of 93 239 patients with skin psoriasis (mean [SD] age, 54 [17] years; 47 475 men [51%]) and 1 387 495 control participants (mean [SD] age, 54 [16] years; 702 332 men [51%]) were included in the study. As expected, patients with skin psoriasis were more likely to have somatic comorbidity and PI than control participants. Compared with those without skin psoriasis or somatic comorbidity, patients with psoriasis without somatic comorbidity had a 1.32 times higher risk of PI onset (hazard ratio [HR], 1.32; 95% CI, 1.27-1.36; P < .001), whereas patients with psoriasis with somatic comorbidity had a 2.56 times higher risk of PI onset (HR, 2.56; 95% CI, 2.46-2.66; P < .001). No synergistic associations of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity with the development of PI were found (HR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.81-1.04; P = .21). Conclusions and Relevance This study found that somatic comorbidity appeared to alter PI onset even more than skin psoriasis. The observed association of skin psoriasis and somatic comorbidity with the development of PI reinforces the need for proactive, holistic treatment of patients with psoriasis.
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- Kirk Geale
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Quantify Research, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Misery L, Belloni Fortina A, El Hachem M, Chernyshov P, Kobyletzki L, Heratizadeh A, Marcoux D, Aoki V, Zaniboni M, Stalder J, Eichenfield L. A position paper on the management of itch and pain in atopic dermatitis from the International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD)/Oriented Patient‐Education Network in Dermatology (OPENED) task force. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:787-796. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- L. Misery
- Department of Dermatology and Expert Center on Pruritus University Hospital of Brest Brest France
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- Dermatology Unit Bambino Gesù Children's HospitalIRCCS Rome Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology National Medical University Kiev Ukraine
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- Department of Medical Research Lund University Malmö Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Örebro University Örebro Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Hannover Medical School Hannover Germany
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- Division of Dermatology Department of Pediatrics University of MontrealSte‐Justine Hospital Montreal QC Canada
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- Department of Dermatology University of Sao Paulo Medical School Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology University of Sao Paulo Medical School Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology University Hospital of Nantes Nantes France
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- Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics University of California San Diego CA USA
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Hsu YM, Fang HY, Lin CL, Shieh SH. The Risk of Depression in Patients with Pemphigus: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17061983. [PMID: 32192212 PMCID: PMC7142767 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pemphigus is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by an autoimmune response and is associated with a high proportion of comorbidities and fatalities. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk of depression in patients with pemphigus. Data were derived from the National Health Insurance Research Database recorded during the period 2000–2010 in Taiwan. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to analyze the data and assess the effects of pemphigus on the risk of depression after adjusting for demographic characteristics and comorbidities. Patients with pemphigus were 1.98 times more likely to suffer from depression than the control group (pemphigus, adjusted HR: 1.99, 95% CI = 1.37–2.86). People aged ≥65 years were 1.69 times more likely to suffer from depression than those aged 20–49 years (≥65 years, adjusted HR: 1.42, 95% CI = 0.92–2.21). Female and male patients with pemphigus were respectively 2.02 and 1.91 times more likely to suffer from depression than the control group (female, adjusted HR: 2.09, 95% CI = 1.24–3.54; male, adjusted HR: 1.87, 95% CI = 0.97–3.60). People with HTN, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD, and chronic liver disease were respectively 1.73, 2.3, 2.2, and 1.69 times more likely to suffer from depression than those without these comorbidities (HTN, adjusted HR: 0.75, 95% CI = 0.41–1.42; hyperlipidemia, adjusted HR: 1.48, 95% CI = 0.78–2.82; asthma/COPD, adjusted HR: 1.4, 95% CI = 0.72–2.69; and chronic liver disease, adjusted HR: 1.61, 95% CI = 1.07–2.43). There was a significant association between pemphigus and increased risk of depression. Female patients had a higher incidence of depression.
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- Yi-Min Hsu
- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung 40447, Taiwan;
- Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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- Department of dermatology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.F.); (S.-H.S.); Tel.: +886-4-22052121 (ext. 4661) (H.-Y.F.); +886-4-22053366 (ext. 6631) (S.-H.S.)
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- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan;
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- Department of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.F.); (S.-H.S.); Tel.: +886-4-22052121 (ext. 4661) (H.-Y.F.); +886-4-22053366 (ext. 6631) (S.-H.S.)
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Huang Y, Xiao Y, Zhang X, Li J, Chen X, Shen M. A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies on the Association of Chronic Urticaria With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:39. [PMID: 32175322 PMCID: PMC7056669 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Chronic urticaria (CU) is a frequently occurring skin condition associated with many psychological factors, but the effect size of associations varied in literature. Objectives: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the associations of CU with the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Methods: According to a pre-specified protocol, we systematically searched articles published in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and CQVIP databases between January 2000 and January 2019. Pooled estimates in terms of odds ratios (ORs) or standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated according to outcome measures. Subgroup analysis by disease subtypes and tool of measurement, and sensitivity analysis were performed. Risk of bias and quality of studies were evaluated. Results: Twelve studies were selected for the systematic review. The ORs were 3.99 [95% confidence interval (CI): 3.24–4.91, P < 0.001] for anxiety and 2.94 (95% CI: 2.42–3.58, P < 0.001) for depression. The SMDs of severity were 0.98 for anxiety (95% CI: 0.76–1.200, P < 0.001) and 0.84 for depression (95% CI: 0.59–1.10, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis by disease subtypes and tool of measurement showed variations in effect size, where chronic spontaneous urticaria showed greater effects on anxiety (OR = 6.62, 95% CI: 3.67–11.95, P < 0.001) and depression (OR = 6.13, 95% CI: 2.31–16.31, P < 0.001). Sensitivity analysis demonstrated consistent results. Conclusion: CU is associated with higher risks of anxiety and depression.
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- Yuzhou Huang
- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Schonmann Y, Mansfield KE, Hayes JF, Abuabara K, Roberts A, Smeeth L, Langan SM. Atopic Eczema in Adulthood and Risk of Depression and Anxiety: A Population-Based Cohort Study. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2020; 8:248-257.e16. [PMID: 31479767 PMCID: PMC6947493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atopic eczema is a common and debilitating condition associated with depression and anxiety, but the nature of this association remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To explore the temporal relationship between atopic eczema and new depression/anxiety. METHODS This matched cohort study used routinely collected data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, linked to hospital admissions data. We identified adults with atopic eczema (1998-2016) using a validated algorithm, and up to 5 individuals without atopic eczema matched on date of diagnosis, age, sex, and general practice. We estimated the hazard ratio (HR) for new depression/anxiety using stratified Cox regression to account for age, sex, calendar period, Index of Multiple Deprivation, glucocorticoid treatment, obesity, smoking, and harmful alcohol use. RESULTS We identified 526,808 adults with atopic eczema who were matched to 2,569,030 without. Atopic eczema was associated with increased incidence of new depression (HR, 1.14; 99% CI, 1.12-1.16) and anxiety (HR, 1.17; 99% CI, 1.14-1.19). We observed a stronger effect of atopic eczema on depression with increasing atopic eczema severity (HR [99% CI] compared with no atopic eczema: mild, 1.10 [1.08-1.13]; moderate, 1.19 [1.15-1.23]; and severe, 1.26 [1.17-1.37]). A dose-response association, however, was less apparent for new anxiety diagnosis (HR [99% CI] compared with no atopic eczema: mild, 1.14 [1.11-1.18]; moderate, 1.21 [1.17-1.26]; and severe, 1.15; [1.05-1.25]). CONCLUSIONS Adults with atopic eczema are more likely to develop new depression and anxiety. For depression, we observed a dose-response relationship with atopic eczema severity.
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- Yochai Schonmann
- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; Clalit Health Services, Department of Family Medicine, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel; Department of Family Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Camden and Islington National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif
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- Nottingham Support Group for Carers of Children with Eczema, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust and King's College London, London, United Kingdom; Health Data Research UK, London, United Kingdom
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Schneider G, Grebe A, Bruland P, Heuft G, Ständer S. Chronic pruritus patients with psychiatric and psychosomatic comorbidity are highly burdened: a longitudinal study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:e288-e291. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- G. Schneider
- Department of Psychosomatics and PsychotherapyUniversity Hospital Münster, Domagkstr 22, 48149 Muenster Germany
- Center for Chronic PruritusUniversity Hospital Münster, von Esmarch‐Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and PsychotherapyUniversity Hospital Münster, Domagkstr 22, 48149 Muenster Germany
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- Institute of Medical InformaticsUniversity Hospital Münster, Albert‐Schweitzer‐Campus 1 / A11, 48149 Muenster Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and PsychotherapyUniversity Hospital Münster, Domagkstr 22, 48149 Muenster Germany
- Center for Chronic PruritusUniversity Hospital Münster, von Esmarch‐Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster Germany
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- Center for Chronic PruritusUniversity Hospital Münster, von Esmarch‐Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster Germany
- Department of DermatologyUniversity Hospital Münster, von Esmarch‐Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster Germany
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Background: Chronic skin conditions can have a profound impact on people’s lives, both physically and psychologically, and may predispose to mental health disorders. Providing sufferers with appropriate psychological support is important. Objective: In this study, we captured the views of people suffering from a chronic skin condition who were attending the “Skin Matters” conference, held on 20 May 2017, in London. Methods: Delegates were provided with a 5-point questionnaire to complete. Questions related to the impact of their chronic skin condition on their life, the nature of any psychological support they had found helpful and whether they felt they could benefit from greater support in managing their condition. Results: 59% of the delegates completed the questionnaire. The survey results showed that skin conditions can have an impact of many areas of daily living as well as on mental well-being. The most popular source of psychological support was the Internet. The majority of survey participants felt they would benefit from increased psychological support in managing their condition. Conclusions: In the United Kingdom, there is a need to improve the availability of resources for people/patients with skin conditions in order to provide better support.
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- A Kanji
- Department of Dermatology, The Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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OBJECTIVE To assess the association of eczema with a patient's subsequent risk of death from suicide. We hypothesised that persistent eczema would be associated with an increased risk for death from suicide. DESIGN Double matched case-control study. SETTING General population of Ontario, Canada. PARTICIPANTS Patients 15-55 years old. We identified cases of suicide from coroners' reports between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 2014 and matched 1:2 with alive controls based on age, sex and socioeconomic status. EXPOSURE The primary predictor was a history of persistent eczema, defined as five or more physician visits for the diagnosis over the preceding 5 years. MAIN OUTCOME AND MEASURE Logistic regression to estimate the association between eczema and death from suicide. RESULTS We identified 18 441 cases of suicide matched to 36 882 controls over the 21-year accrual period. Persistent eczema occurred in 174 (0.94%) suicide cases and 285 (0.77%) controls yielding a 22% increased risk of suicide associated with persistent eczema (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.48, p=0.037). In mediation analyses, this association was largely explained through major suicide risk factors. Two-thirds of patients with eczema who died from suicide had visited a physician in the month before their death and one in eight had visited for eczema in the month before their death. Among patients who died by suicide, jumping and poisoning were relatively more frequent mechanisms among patients with eczema. CONCLUSIONS Patients with persistent eczema have a modestly increased subsequent risk of death from suicide, but this is not independent of overall mental health and the absolute risk is low. Physicians caring for these patients have opportunities to intervene for suicide prevention.
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- Aaron Mark Drucker
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Evaluative Clinical Science Platform, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Center for Leading Injury Prevention Practice Education & Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Affleck A, Stewart A. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a screening measure of general distress. Br J Dermatol 2018; 179:544. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.16723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A.G. Affleck
- Department of Dermatology; Ninewells Hospital; Dundee DD1 9SY U.K
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- Department of Liaison Psychiatry; Carseview Centre; 4 Tom McDonald Drive Dundee DD2 INH U.K
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