Body image assessment and quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis

Introduction . Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin condition. Significant skin lesions caused by the condition contribute to a negative perception of one’s body. A negative body image may cause or enhance negative mental state, which, in a vicious circle, contributes to ag...

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Main Authors: Joanna Mikołajczyk, Teresa Rzepa, Joanna Król, Ryszard Żaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2017-04-01
Series:Przegląd Dermatologiczny
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Body-image-assessment-and-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-atopic-dermatitis,56,29860,1,1.html