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Barlow R, Ahmed A, Fellows J, Goulding J, Handley K, Schneider A, Thompson A, Valente M, Waters C, Eleftheriadou V. Assessing and managing the mental health of people with vitiligo: a UK-wide consultation exercise. Br J Dermatol 2024; 190:574-576. [PMID: 38112664 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
Abstract
Significant variation exists in the assessment and management of people with vitiligo and psychological distress. This consultation exercise suggests an unmet need for an online, centralized intervention for people with vitiligo and moderate-to-severe psychological distress. Further actions should be taken to raise awareness of sources of support to clinicians around pathways available to mental health services.
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Affiliation(s)
- Richard Barlow
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham City Hospital, Birmingham
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- Department of Dermatology, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust, Birmingham
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust, Birmingham
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- South Wales Clinical Psychology Training, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff
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Eleftheriadou V, Seneschal J. Assessment of treatment response on facial vitiligo, a step forward. But what about the neck? Br J Dermatol 2023; 190:5-6. [PMID: 37751397 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Viktoria Eleftheriadou
- Department of Dermatology, New Cross Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint-André, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Eleftheriadou V, Thompson AR. Skin is a window to one's inner world. Br J Dermatol 2023; 189:501-502. [PMID: 37624845 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Viktoria Eleftheriadou
- Dermatology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham
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- South Wales Clinical Psychology Training, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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Barbieri JS, LaChance A, Albrecht J. Double Standards and Inconsistencies in Access to Care-What Constitutes a Cosmetic Treatment? JAMA Dermatol 2023; 159:245-246. [PMID: 36753128 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.6322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
Abstract
This Viewpoint examines the inconsistencies in classification of cosmetic vs medical care and offers potential solutions to the issue of payers not providing coverage for skin conditions that have psychosocial effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- John S Barbieri
- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Associate Editor, JAMA Dermatology
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Medicine, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
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