Table IV.
Consequences of skin diseases on psychological distress
| Skin disease | n | Because of my skin disease I tend to be withdrawn into myself n (%) | Because of my skin disease my relations with my partner are difficult n (%) | My skin disease affects my sexual life n (%) | Because of my skin disease I have sleep disturbances n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fungal infections | 173 | 20 (11.56) | 21 (12.14) | 31 (17.92) | 31 (17.92) |
| Psoriasis | 337 | 94 (27.89) | 32 (9.5) | 49 (14.54) | 113 (33.53) |
| Urticaria | 52 | 14 (26.92) | 7 (13.46) | 8 (15.38) | 26 (50) |
| Rosacea | 63 | 24 (38.1) | 7 (11.11) | 12 (19.05) | 18 (28.57) |
| Atopic dermatitis | 294 | 63 (21.43) | 29 (9.86) | 46 (15.65) | 114 (38.78) |
| Acne | 482 | 256 (53.11) | 156 (32.37) | 176 (36.51) | 194 (40.25) |
| Contact dermatitis | 168 | 47 (27.98) | 26 (15.48) | 31 (18.45) | 60 (35.71) |
| Warts | 124 | 16 (12.9) | 7 (5.65) | 7 (5.65) | 20 (16.13) |