Stigmatization in patients with pigmentation disorders: the ISPOT study

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Authors

Thierry Passeron · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Wei Liu · Air Force General Hospital PLA

Akimichi Morita · Nagoya City University

Chee Leok Goh · National Skin Centre

Andrew Alexis · Cornell University

Brigitte Dréno · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Hee Young Kang

Abstract

The International Survey on Pigmentation Disorders Observational Tracking (ISPOT) study, conducted across 48 000 participants in 34 countries, assessed stigmatization in pigmentation disorders using the Patient Unique Holistic Stigmatization in Dermatology questionnaire. Findings reveal high stigmatization levels, particularly for vitiligo and melasma, with greater impact among younger individuals and those with fair skin.

Topics & Keywords

Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Skin Protection and Aging Dermatologic Treatments and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

Volume 51, Issue 1, pp. 124-127

DOI: 10.1093/ced/llaf381

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