Impact of Pigmentary Disorders on Quality of Life: Global Survey Results

T. Passeron, L. Wei, A. Morita, C.L. Goh, A. Alexis, B. Dreno, H.Y. Kang, F. Ly, S. Puig, S. Schalka, J. Ocampo Candiani, A.L. Demessant, C. Le Floc'h, D. Kerob, J. Krutmann, H.W. Lim

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Pigmentary disorders (PD) such as Melasma, Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), Solar Lentigo, Peri-Orbital Hyperpigmentation (POH) and Axillary Hyperpigmentation (AH) are frequent dermatological conditions, but little is known on their real-world prevalence and impact. This fisrt worldwide survey evaluates the prevalence of PD and its impact on quality of life (QOL) and stigmatization.