Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society
Abstract Introduction Persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea may negatively impact quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, and self-confidence. We evaluated burden and health-related QoL (HRQoL) impacts of centrofacial erythema of rosacea. Methods A cross-sectional, Web-based survey conducte...
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doaj-62ca7fa0c17d479fa2234cf2acac49ec2020-11-25T03:27:16ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareDermatology and Therapy2193-82102190-91722019-09-019472573410.1007/s13555-019-00322-5Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea SocietyHilary E. Baldwin0Julie Harper1Sarah Baradaran2Vaishali Patel3The Acne Treatment and Research CenterDermatology and Skin Care Center of BirminghamAllergan plcAllergan plcAbstract Introduction Persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea may negatively impact quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, and self-confidence. We evaluated burden and health-related QoL (HRQoL) impacts of centrofacial erythema of rosacea. Methods A cross-sectional, Web-based survey conducted in collaboration with the National Rosacea Society enrolled adults who self-reported having received a physician diagnosis of rosacea and self-evaluated their current erythema as mild to severe on the validated Subject Self-Assessment for Rosacea Facial Redness. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, rosacea symptoms, and their impacts on QoL [validated Impact Assessment for Rosacea Facial Redness (IA-RFR)] and HRQoL [validated Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)] were recorded. Results A total of 708 eligible respondents completed the survey (white/Caucasian, 93.5%; female, 83.1%; mean age, 52.4 years). Respondents had mild (59.2%), moderate (33.2%), or severe (7.6%) erythema. The most bothersome symptoms were persistent facial erythema (69.2%) and blushing/flushing (60.9%). Mean IA-RFR scores showed negative impacts across all severities of erythema. The mean (standard deviation) total DLQI score was 5.2 (6.0) overall [mild erythema, 3.8 (4.9); moderate, 5.7 (5.4); severe, 13.4 (8.9); P < 0.0001]. Conclusion Centrofacial erythema of rosacea represents a substantial HRQoL burden, especially for those with more severe erythema. Funding Allergan plc, Dublin, Ireland.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-019-00322-5ErythemaPsychosocial impactQuality of lifeRosacea |
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Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society |
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Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society |
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Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society |
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Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society |
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Erythema of Rosacea Affects Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of a Survey Conducted in Collaboration with the National Rosacea Society |
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erythema of rosacea affects health-related quality of life: results of a survey conducted in collaboration with the national rosacea society |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare |
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Dermatology and Therapy |
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2193-8210 2190-9172 |
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2019-09-01 |
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Abstract Introduction Persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea may negatively impact quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, and self-confidence. We evaluated burden and health-related QoL (HRQoL) impacts of centrofacial erythema of rosacea. Methods A cross-sectional, Web-based survey conducted in collaboration with the National Rosacea Society enrolled adults who self-reported having received a physician diagnosis of rosacea and self-evaluated their current erythema as mild to severe on the validated Subject Self-Assessment for Rosacea Facial Redness. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, rosacea symptoms, and their impacts on QoL [validated Impact Assessment for Rosacea Facial Redness (IA-RFR)] and HRQoL [validated Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)] were recorded. Results A total of 708 eligible respondents completed the survey (white/Caucasian, 93.5%; female, 83.1%; mean age, 52.4 years). Respondents had mild (59.2%), moderate (33.2%), or severe (7.6%) erythema. The most bothersome symptoms were persistent facial erythema (69.2%) and blushing/flushing (60.9%). Mean IA-RFR scores showed negative impacts across all severities of erythema. The mean (standard deviation) total DLQI score was 5.2 (6.0) overall [mild erythema, 3.8 (4.9); moderate, 5.7 (5.4); severe, 13.4 (8.9); P < 0.0001]. Conclusion Centrofacial erythema of rosacea represents a substantial HRQoL burden, especially for those with more severe erythema. Funding Allergan plc, Dublin, Ireland. |
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