A comparative study of depression and anxiety in psoriasis and other chronic skin diseases | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Saurabh Sharma: Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar, India.

2. Roopam Bassi: Department of Physiology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar, India.

3. Amandeep Singh: Department of Psychiatry, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar, India.

Abstract:

Background Psoriasis is often associated with psychological disorders and social discomfort. Objective To compare depression and subcomponents of anxiety among psoriasis patients and controls with other chronic skin disorders. Patients and methods 162 psoriasis patients and 200 patients with other chronic skin disorders in the age group of 14-60 years were selected from Dermatology & Venereology Outpatient Department of Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar. The participants responded to IPAT Anxiety scale and Zungs Self-Rating Depression Scale. The data was analyzed statistically. Results The results of present study clearly revealed that psoriasis patients scored higher on depression and different sub-components of anxiety namely low self control, suspicion, apprehension and tension as compared to the control group. Conclusions The findings of the present study highlight the higher prevalence of depression and anxiety in the psoriasis patients as compared to patients with other chronic skin diseases; it also shows importance of psychological adjustment in patient with psoriasis. It is recommended that the patients with psoriasis require psychological evaluation and management along with medical treatment.

Page(s): 235-240

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 21, Issue: 4, Year: 2011

Keywords:

Psoriasis , Depression , Anxiety

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