Table 3.
- Analysis of dermatology life quality index (DLQI) elements in patients with different dermatological diseases (N=390).
| Elements of DLQI | Not at all | A little | A lot | Very much | Not relevant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||||
| Itchiness/pain | 135 (34.6) | 152 (39.0) | 62 (15.9) | 41 (10.5) | 0 (0.0) |
| Embarrassment | 156 (40.0) | 126 (32.3) | 70 (17.9) | 38 (9.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Interfered with shopping/home duties (n=389) | 114 (29.2) | 70 (17.9) | 47 (12.1) | 26 (6.7) | 132 (33.8) |
| Influenced the clothes you wear | 130 (33.3) | 70 (17.9) | 34 (8.7) | 36 (9.2) | 120 (30.8) |
| Affected social/leisure activities | 146 (37.4) | 72 (18.5) | 46 (11.8) | 20 (5.1) | 106 (27.2) |
| Sport difficulties | 157 (40.3) | 62 (15.9) | 21 (5.4) | 17 (4.4) | 133 (34.1) |
| Problem at work/studying (n=316) | 253 (80.1) | 50 (15.8) | 12 (3.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Problem with partner/relatives/friends | 188 (48.2) | 72 (18.5) | 23 (5.9) | 13 (3.3) | 94 (24.1) |
| Sexual difficulties (n=389) | 166 (42.6) | 21 (5.4) | 14 (3.6) | 8 (2.1) | 180 (46.2) |
| Problem with treatment | 218 (55.9) | 66 (16.9) | 25 (6.4) | 12 (3.1) | 69 (17.7) |
| Prevent working, no/yes | 267 (68.5) | 26 (6.7) | 97 (24.9) | ||