Stigmatization in patients with pigmentation disorders: the ISPOT study
- Dec 2025
- 5min
SUMMARY
Dear Editor, The psychological impact of dermatological disorders is an area of increasing concern. Pigmentation disorders are common and can affect patients’ quality of life and self-esteem.1 To date, no study has assessed the stigmatization perceived by people with pigmentation disorders. This global survey aimed to assess stigma in individuals with one of the following pigmentary disorders: melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), solar lentigo, vitiligo, periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) and axillary hyperpigmentation (AH) confirmed by a physician.
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