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Self-esteem and Quality of Life in Men Undergoing Chemical Peeling
Anargyros Kouris
; Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Eftychia Platsidaki
; Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
Vasiliki Efstathiou
; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece;
Vasiliki Markantoni
; Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
Revekka Tsatovidou
; “Attikon” University Hospital, Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece;
George Kontochristopoulos
; Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
Alexandros Stratigos
; Faculty of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece
Stamatios Gregoriou
; Faculty of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Introduction: Chemical peeling is considered a safe method for treatment of sev-
eral skin diseases and is applied to refresh and rejuvenate the skin. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the indications for chemical peels in men and examine the
effect of this treatment approach on patient quality of life and self-esteem.
Patients and methods: Eighty-five patients were recruited for the study. Fifty-
eight individuals had undergone chemical peeling for therapeutic reasons, and
twenty-seven individuals had undergone it for cosmetic reasons. The Rosenberg’s
Self-esteem Scale (RSES) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were used
before and after treatment to assess patient self-esteem and quality of life.
Results: Before the treatment, individuals about to undergo peeling for thera-
peutic reasons did not statistically significantly differ compared with those who
would undergo the procedure for cosmetic reasons in terms of self-esteem (Mean±
Standard Error: 20.21±0.36 vs. 19.81±0.53, P=0.538) or quality of life(10.12±0.38
vs. 10.37±0.56, P=0.712). However, baseline self-esteem in both groups was more
strongly impaired in comparison with the controls (24.07±0.29, P<0.001)
Conclusion: The results of our study indicate that chemical peelings caused a sig-
nificant improvement in men’s self-esteem and quality of life. Chemical peels are
considered a low-commitment option for men that provides impressive results
when treating a wide range of skin conditions.
Ključne riječi
quality of life; self-esteem; chemical peeling; men
Hrčak ID:
334830
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Datum izdavanja:
20.6.2024.
Posjeta: 436 *