Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

About this trial

Primary objective:

The primary objective is to evaluate in the general population the difference between emotional reactions associated with facial involvement by four major dermatologic diseases: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.

* Compare the social distance and stereotyping by the general population toward individuals with facial involvement by: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. * Evaluate demographic factors that describe a greater tendency toward stigmatization.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

-Patients aged>18 years, both sexes;

Signature of written informed consent;

Disqualifiers

Patients diagnosed with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo or alopecia areata.

Patients with first-degree relatives with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo or alopecia areata

Those who for professional or personal reasons have direct knowledge of the diseases in question.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed