A comprehensive epidemiological study of rosacea in Germany.
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Food
/ adverse effects
Germany
/ epidemiology
Health Care Costs
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Medication Adherence
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Prevalence
Quality of Life
Rosacea
/ complications
Smoking
/ adverse effects
Stress, Psychological
/ complications
Temperature
Ultraviolet Rays
/ adverse effects
Young Adult
epidemiologic study
epidemiology
rosacea
symptoms
therapeutic outcome
therapy
Journal
European journal of dermatology : EJD
ISSN: 1952-4013
Titre abrégé: Eur J Dermatol
Pays: France
ID NLM: 9206420
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
23
12
2021
medline:
22
2
2022
entrez:
22
12
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Rosacea is one of the most common skin diseases causing great distress in affected patients. For optimal patient care, epidemiological studies on disease distribution and clinical aspects are essential. The goal of this study was to provide an updated perspective on the current state of rosacea epidemiology in Germany. A cohort of 777 rosacea patients was assessed based on a detailed online questionnaire. Information regarding patients' demographics, course and clinical presentation of rosacea, trigger factors, dermatological consultations, treatment adherence and satisfaction as well as quality of life were obtained. There was a very high self-reported prevalence of primary and secondary rosacea features (flushing: n = 726, 93.4%; papules/pustules: n = 613, 79.0%; telangiectasia: n = 590, 75.9%; sub jective symptoms: n = 691, 88.9%). However, these clinical findings were often underdiagnosed by the treating physicians, while changes in temperature and ultraviolet radiation were potent triggers across all patients (86.3%, 77.7%, respectively). Disease-related quality of life decreased with the number of drugs prescribed as well as with uncontrolled symptom activity, and was reduced in female patients. This study is the largest German-based assessment exclusively focusing on rosacea patients covering a variety of clinical aspects to optimize patient care.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Rosacea is one of the most common skin diseases causing great distress in affected patients. For optimal patient care, epidemiological studies on disease distribution and clinical aspects are essential.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to provide an updated perspective on the current state of rosacea epidemiology in Germany.
MATERIALS & METHODS
METHODS
A cohort of 777 rosacea patients was assessed based on a detailed online questionnaire. Information regarding patients' demographics, course and clinical presentation of rosacea, trigger factors, dermatological consultations, treatment adherence and satisfaction as well as quality of life were obtained.
RESULTS
RESULTS
There was a very high self-reported prevalence of primary and secondary rosacea features (flushing: n = 726, 93.4%; papules/pustules: n = 613, 79.0%; telangiectasia: n = 590, 75.9%; sub jective symptoms: n = 691, 88.9%). However, these clinical findings were often underdiagnosed by the treating physicians, while changes in temperature and ultraviolet radiation were potent triggers across all patients (86.3%, 77.7%, respectively). Disease-related quality of life decreased with the number of drugs prescribed as well as with uncontrolled symptom activity, and was reduced in female patients.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
This study is the largest German-based assessment exclusively focusing on rosacea patients covering a variety of clinical aspects to optimize patient care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34935620
pii: ejd.2021.4165
doi: 10.1684/ejd.2021.4165
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM