Table 2.
Quality of life parameters in plaque psoriasis patients on week 0 and 9 using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Questionnaire
| Very much | A lot | A little | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itching, painful/stinging | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
4 (11.8%) 0 (0%) |
8 (23.5%) 4 (11.8%) |
15 (44.1%) 6 (17.6%) |
7 (20.6%) 24 (70.6%) |
| Embarrassments/self consciousness | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
4 (11.8%) 1 (2.9%) |
8 (23.5%) 4 (11.8%) |
15 (44.1%) 10 (29.4%) |
7 (20.6%) 19 (55.9%) |
| Interference with daily activities | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
3 (8.8%) 0 (0%) |
1 (2.9%) 1 (2.9%) |
8 (23.5%) 6 (27.6%) |
22 (64.7%) 27 (79.4%) |
| Impact on clothing | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
8 (23.5) 1 (2.9%) |
8 (23.5) 4 (11.8%) |
9(26.5%) 11(32.4%) |
9 (26.5%) 18 (52.9%) |
| Influence on Social or leisure activities | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
3 (8.8%) 2 (5.9%) |
6 (17.6%) 2 (5.9%) |
8 (23.5%) 7 (20.6%) |
17 (50%) 23 (67.6%) |
| Impact on sport Prevention from work/studying | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
1 (2.9%) 1 (2.9%) |
4 (11.8%) 2 (5.9%) |
3 (8.8%) 5 (14.7%) |
26 (76.5%) 26 (76.5%) |
| Problems with partner/friends/ relatives | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
1 (2.9%) 0 (0%) |
6 (17.6%) 4 (11.8%) |
13 (38.2%) 12 (35.3%) |
14 (41.2%) 18 (52.9%) |
| Sexual difficulties | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
3 (8.8%) 0 (0%) |
2 (5.9%) 2 (5.9%) |
2 (5.9%) 3 (8.8%) |
27 (79.4%) 29 (85.3%) |
| Time consuming | ||||
| Week 0 Week 9 |
0 (0%) 2 (5.9%) |
5 (14.7%) 4 (11.8%) |
12 (35.3%) 8 (23.5%) |
17 (50%) 20 (58.8%) |