Psychosocial considerations in the management of vitiligo

Ayisha N Mahama; Courtney N Haller; Ammar M Ahmed

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.02.008

Psychosocial considerations in the management of vitiligo

Clin Dermatol. 2023 Jan-Feb;41(1):82-88. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.02.008. Epub 2023 Mar 5.

Authors

Ayisha N Mahama¹, Courtney N Haller², Ammar M Ahmed³

Affiliations

¹ University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA.
² Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA.
³ Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA. Electronic address: amahmed@ascension.org.

PMID: 36878455
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.02.008

Abstract

Vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disease that can carry significant psychosocial impact. Health care providers play a crucial role in shaping patients' understanding of their condition, approach to treatment, and coping mechanisms. In this contribution, we review the psychosocial aspects of vitiligo management, including the debate over the "disease-ification" of vitiligo, its effects on quality of life and mental health, and methods to holistically assist affected individuals beyond just treatment of the vitiligo itself.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Quality of Life / psychology
Vitiligo* / psychology
Vitiligo* / therapy