Open AccessBody image, self-esteem, and quality of life in patients with psoriasis
Author(s) -
Hülya Nazik,
Selçuk Nazik,
Feride Çoban Gül
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_503_15
Subject(s) - psoriasis , dermatology life quality index , medicine , psychosocial , quality of life (healthcare) , self esteem , body mass index , affect (linguistics) , body surface area , clinical psychology , dermatology , psychiatry , psychology , communication , nursing
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that may affect the visible areas of body. Hence, the quality of life, self-esteem, and body image can be affected in psoriasis patients.