Influence of combined use of gas-liquid peeling and PDT on quality of life of patients with visible signs of involutive skin changes
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2021-34-32-34
Abstract
Objective of the study. To develop a questionnaire to determine the quality of life of a patient with visible signs of involutive skin changes. To determine the effect of the combined use of gas-liquid peeling and PDT on the quality of life of patients with visible signs of involutive skin changes.
Materials and methods. The study involved 50 patients aged 35 to 45 years. The state of the emotional sphere was assessed before and after the course of treatment using the following methods: a scale for assessing discomfort; ‘The Scale of States’ methodology by А. B. Leonova, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI). The condition was assessed before and after treatment (gas-liquid peeling and photodynamic therapy).
Results. The use of the questionnaire developed by us made it possible to determine the index for assessing the quality of life in persons with agerelated skin changes and to reveal the influence of the latter on the emotional sphere and behavior of the respondents. A clear positive trend was observed when comparing indicators of discomfort, anxiety, depression, quality of life. The data obtained make it possible to recommend an assessment of the dermatological index of the quality of life in patients with age-related skin changes as a criterion for the effectiveness of the therapy, and also focus on the need for further study and correction of factors that cause deterioration in life in this category of women.
About the Authors
S. I. Surkichin
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Surkichin Sergey I., PhD Med, associate professor
Moscow
L. S. Kholupova
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kholupova Lyudmila S., assistant lecture
Moscow
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Surkichin S.I., Kholupova L.S. Influence of combined use of gas-liquid peeling and PDT on quality of life of patients with visible signs of involutive skin changes. Medical alphabet. 2021;(34):32-34. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2021-34-32-34
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