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2026

Efficacy of an intervention to reduce stigma towards people with skin diseases among health and body care professionals - a randomized controlled trial

J. Traxler, C.C. Braren-von Stülpnagel, M. Augustin, M. Grosser, D. Roggenkamp, R. Sommer

People with skin disease often experience stigmatization in health and body care settings, significantly impacting their quality of life. This parallel-group randomized controlled trial evaluated a face-to-face group seminar aimed at reducing stigma towards people with skin disease among health and body care professionals (HBCPs).

PMID:
41546158
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.16017

Validation of the German version of Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life (InToDermQoL) Questionnaire

J. Traxler, N. da Silva Burger, M. Augustin, H. Ott, S. Hoffmann, R. Fölster-Holst, M. Baumeister, P. Staubach, R. Sommer

Skin diseases can greatly impair quality of life (QoL) of pediatric patients and their families. The Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life questionnaire (InToDermQoL) is the first skin-generic instrument assessing QoL in children ≤ 4 years, as reported by their caregiver. This study aimed to psychometrically validate the German version of the InToDermQoL.

PMID:
41618570
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.16008

Prevalence of Genital Psoriasis and Its Impact on Patients' Sexual Life in Routine Care: Epidemiologic Survey in Germany

T.M. Janke, C. Sorbe, R. Sommer, T. Bickert, U. Mrowietz, S. Gomis-Kleindienst, M. Schild, K. Lohmann, M. Augustin

Psoriatic disease (PsO) involving the genital region (GenPsO) or areas of sexual interest (ASI; anal region, gluteal area, groin, lower back, and chest/breast) is associated with impaired quality of life (QoL), sexual burden, and avoidance of sexual life. This nested cohort study investigated the prevalence and effect of GenPsO and PsO at any ASI in routine German care.

PMID:
41867348
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2147/ptt.s516803

Well-being in German patients with vitiligo in genital and visible areas - a pilot study

T.M. Janke, C. Sorbe, R. Sommer, T. Bickert, U. Mrowietz, S. Gomis-Kleindienst, M. Schild, K. Lohmann, M. Augustin

Only a few studies exist on the psychosocial impact of vitiligo in German patients, in particular those affected in genital and visible body areas. This monocentric pilot study aimed to assess well-being of adult patients with vitiligo and to compare sex, age, and clinical characteristics between patients with and without genital, facial and hand involvement.

PMID:
41063399
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.15891

Testing undergraduate medical students' ability to correctly identify skin conditions in skin of color-A pre-post-study at a medical school in Germany

F. Abeck, I. Heinen, I. Heidrich, J. Kött, R. Sommer, C. Blome, M. Härter, M. Augustin, S. W Schneider, I. Hansen-Abeck, N. Booken

Limited representation of diverse skin types in dermatology training hinders physicians' ability to diagnose and treat patients with skin of color (SoC), thus contributing to health disparities. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mandatory seminar in improving medical students' ability to correctly identify skin conditions in SoC, as measured by objective tests.

PMID:
41706681
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342922