Depression, Anxiety Levels and Quality of Life in Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis

Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the risk of depression and anxiety levels of seborrheic dermatitis (SD) and effect of illness on quality of life. Methods: We conduct this study among patients referred to dermatology outpatient clinic in our hospital. Patients diagnosed with SD according to medical history and dermatological examination were included in the study. After recording socio-demographic information such as age, gender, education level and their clinical features of SD, Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HAD) and Short form-36 (SF-36) were administered to patients. Results: We enrolled 50 patients in the study (27 females and 23 males). It was determined that 32% of patients were at risk for anxiety while 34% were at risk for depression. Deterioration in all fields, foremost emotional role functioning and social functioning, were determined in SD patients. Conclusion: It was evaluated that depression and anxiety levels of SD patients were high and quality of life is impaired in patients with SD