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eMediNexus    12 November 2021

A new study published in Annals of Dermatology aimed to determine factors associated with subjective and objective periocular dark circle (PDC) severity.

The present study enrolled 100 patients who completed a questionnaire comprising demographic variables, medical historyand self-perception of PDC.Those perceiving PDC graded dissatisfaction on a 10-point scale.

Patient dissatisfaction correlated with the clinical severity of the difference in skin color between the periocular region and the cheek. While subjective dissatisfaction correlated to female sex, higher Fitzpatrick skin type, fewer hours of sleep and use of concealer. Additionally, factors associated with objective measures were higher Fitzpatrick skin type, family history of PDC, and history of eczema. 

The findings suggested that the overall subjective dissatisfaction was associated with clinical severity. On the other hand, factors associated with subjective severity did not necessarily overlap with factors associated with objective severity. 

It was stated that patient-reported grading may add value in incorporating a component of subjective grading into the traditionally objective PDC grading scales.

Source: Annals of Dermatology. 2021 Oct;33(5):393-401. English.2021. doi: 10.5021/ad.2021.33.5.393

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