The quality of sleep in patients with lichen planopilaris: a case-control study
نویسندگان
1 Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4 Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5 Department of Dermatology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
6 Rheumatology Research Center, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
doi
10.22034/ijd.2024.443041.1818چکیده
Background: Determining the various consequences of lichen planopilaris (LPP) is essential for improving patient care strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate sleep quality in patients with LPP.Methods: In this case-control study, 58 patients with LPP were enrolled, along with an equal number of age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was utilized to evaluate sleep disturbances in all participants. Additionally, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) was assessed.Results: The mean PSQI score was 11.2 ± 4.8 for the case group and 4.4 ± 2.7 for the control group, indicating a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001). Additionally, the mean quality of life score was 11.6 ± 7.2 for the case group and 3.1 ± 3.04 for the control group, which also demonstrated a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001).Conclusion: This study demonstrated that patients with LPP experienced decreased sleep quality and a lower quality of life compared to the healthy population. We recommend screening for sleep disturbances in patients with LPP, as these disturbances may serve as prodromal symptoms of mood disorders.
