Evaluating of Life Quality in Iranian Patients With Vitiligo Using Generic and Special Questionnaires

Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary skin disease that can adversely affect the patients’ quality of life (QOL).. The aim of this study was to evaluate the QOL in patients with vitiligo..Patients and This study included 70 patients with vitiligo. All the patients filled out two questionnaires: Short Form 36 (SF-36) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Data were compiled and analyzed by SPSS 17.. The mean score of patients with vitiligo on DLQI scale was 8.40 ± 5.76 (rang, 0-23). Although males scores on SF-36 scale was higher than females, the difference was not statistically significant (ANOVA, P = 0.68). With regard to age, The mean total score of SF-36 indicated insignificant differences among age groups (ANOVA, P = 0.456). There was a significant reverse correlation between the scores of different dimensions of QOL obtained from the study questionnaires.. The study findings showed that vitiligo has a significant effect on the patients’ QOL. It seems that psychotherapy should be considered in the treatment of vitiligo..