Donald K. Lei | Author | SciTechnol | Clinical Dermatology Resea

Donald K. Lei Author

Donald.lei@uchospitals.edu 630-532-1559

Subjects of specialization
DLQI, QOL, anxiety, psych, depression

Affiliation
Department of Dermatology, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, USA

Biography

Donald K. Lei is currently working in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Chicago in the Pritzker School of Medicine, USA.he is having the skills and expertise in the subjects of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Psych, Anxiety, Depression, QOL, DLQI

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Psychiatric comorbidities and impaired daily living in Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

Author(s):

Donald K. Lei*, Scott Worswick, Nolan J Maloney, Mindy M Kim, Lauren Cutler

Objective: To investigate the impact of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) on psychosocial health and daily life. Methods: Members of the PRP Facebook support group and an email listing (approximately 1979 patients) were invited to complete the study. Results: Of 625 responses, 307 patients met inclusion criteria. The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score for PRP patients was 11.5 ± 8.4. 23.1% of patients reported anxiety, and 61.9% of patients reported depression. 58.6% of patients reported that their disease significantly impacted their ability to work or attend school, and 69.4% reported mobility issues. 60.9% of patients had a > 50% reduction in sleep. Only 9.1% reported that their dermatologist referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist. Mean DLQI scores were highe... view more»

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