Perceptions on the Psychological Impact of Facial Erythema Associated with XXXX : Results of International Survey.

@entity1 @entity458 @entity6509
INTRODUCTION: @entity6509 (including facial erythema) has a negative impact on @entity458 . This survey aimed to assess the impact of facial erythema on subconscious perceptions and the initial reactions of others and how this affects attitudes in different settings. The survey also measured the impact of facial erythema on a @entity1 's emotional and psychological wellbeing. METHODS: A total of 6831 @entity1 from eight countries completed online computer-assisted web interviewing psychological assessments based on the implicit association test. Traditional questionnaires provided data on the impact of facial erythema and perceptions of @entity1 with @entity6509 from other @entity1 . RESULTS: Facial erythema was strongly associated with poor health and negative personality traits with @entity1 reporting negative impacts of @entity6509 emotionally, socially and in the workplace. Nearly 80% reported difficulty in controlling facial erythema but those with physician-diagnosed @entity6509 had significantly improved control versus those with undiagnosed @entity6509 (39% vs 20%, p  <  0.05). CONCLUSIONS: @entity1 with facial erythema have to manage their own psychological barriers to cope with the disease and deal with the prejudice and negative first impressions of others. Formal diagnosis, advice and treatment from a healthcare professional improve @entity6509 control. FUNDING: Galderma.
