Children With Skin Diseases Suffer Stigma, Bullying and Depression
Date: 06/11/2024
The majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo (pigment loss) feel stigmatized by peers for their condition and are sometimes bullied, the study reports. As a result, these children have a poor quality of life that includes suffering from depression, anxiety and impaired relationships with their peers.
https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/news-stories/children-with-skin-diseases-suffer-stigma-bullying-and-depression