The patient is the centre of a web of relationships, and the impact of his/her disease on
family members and caregivers must be taken into account. The aim of this study was to …

Background Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an uncommon group of inherited disorders
characterized by skin blistering after friction or mechanical trauma. EB affects patients and …

Background Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare but seriously disabling disorder of the skin
and mucous membranes that can gravely impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients …

Background and Aims: Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune intraepidermal
vesiculobullous disease involving the skin and mucosa. It impacts the quality of life of both …

Abstract Objective: To validate the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS) for Brazilian
families. Methods: The sample included 272 children aged 5 to 12 years old. Caregivers and …

Background Vitiligo can have negative effects on different aspects of life of the patients and
their families including financial and occupational issues, social relationship and selection of …

As a chronic relapsing disorder, addiction not only erodes individuals' quality of life (QoL), it
may also affect their family's QoL. Family QoL represents the family's sense of being together …

Skin conditions affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients and their family. To assess family
members' QoL, a questionnaire uniquely designed for family members is necessary. We …

Dermatological diseases are very prevalent; however, despite generally showing low
mortality, they can have high morb idity and impact on Quality of Life (QoL). Moreover, living …

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis appears to be one of the most popular skin diseases of
children and strongly influences the quality of patients' and their parents life. The aim of the …