EpistemisDLQI: Dermatology Life Quality Index
Required inputs
| Variable | Example value |
|---|---|
| 1. During the last week, how much stinging, pain, or itching have you had on your skin? | — |
| 2. In the last week, how much shame or insecurity has the state of your skin caused you? | — |
| 3. Over the past week, how much has the condition of your skin made it difficult for you to shop or do household chores? | — |
| 4. During the last week, how much have you been influenced by the clothes you wear due to the state of your skin? | — |
| 5. During the last week, how much has the condition of your skin affected your social or leisure activities? | — |
| 6. During the last week, how much has the condition of your skin made it difficult for you to do any sport? | — |
| 7. During the last week, has the condition of your skin prevented you from working or studying? (If 'No', rate how much it bothered you) | — |
| 8. During the last week, how much has the condition of your skin made your relationship with your partner, close friends or family difficult? | — |
| 9. Over the last week, how much has the condition of your skin made your sex life more difficult? | — |
| 10. During the last week, how many difficulties has treating your skin caused you (e.g. dirt at home, application time)? | — |
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This page explains the score but does not run it. In Epistemis, the calculator validates units, flags values outside physiological ranges, and provides the interpretation that a number alone cannot convey.
Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Area
- Specialties
- Variables
- 10