Is there any association between childhood trauma and chronic dermatological diseases? A case-control study
Abstract
Aim: It is known that traumatic experiences in childhood cause many psychosomatic and psychodermatological diseases. Common dermatological diseases bring abaout not only dermatological but also psychosocial problems. In our study, we aimed to investigate association of depression, anxiety and childhood trauma with chronic dermatological diseases.
Methods: After power analysis, 76 patients with chronic dermatological diseases (study group) and 75 healthy volunteers (control group) were included in this study. Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory and Childhood Trauma Scale (CTQ 28) were administered to these individuals.
Results: The anxiety (p=0.001) and depression (p<0.001) levels were higher in the study group than control group. However, there was no difference with CTQ 28 total (p=0.217) and subscales scores (p=0.159, p=0.976, p=0.902, p=0.234 and p=0.267, respectively) between groups. Physical neglect scores differed significantly according to educational status in the patient group (F=3.643, p=0.031). Emotional neglect and total CTQ 28 scores were higher in patients with lichen simplex chronicus (p=0.234).
Conclusion: In our study, unlike previous studies, dermatological diseases such as lichen planus, Behçet’s disease, choronic urticaria, vitiligo were included in the study. These group of diseases should be considered because they adversely affect every aspect of patients' lives in almost. Patients should be carefully evaluated for psychiatric support. We think that the detailed investigation of traumatic experiences from both dermatologists and psychiatrists can lead to better results in the treatment of chronic patients by using psychotherapeutic interventions.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Dermatology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Gözde Ulutaş Demirbaş
This is me
0000-0002-3419-9084
Türkiye
Mehmet Unal
0000-0002-8964-3314
Türkiye
Memduha Aydın
0000-0002-8141-3186
Türkiye
Publication Date
April 28, 2019
Submission Date
April 8, 2019
Acceptance Date
April 15, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 3 Number: 4