Stigmatization in patients with pigmentation disorders: the ISPOT study

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.