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Cited by 105Dermatologic Treatments and ResearchNonmelanoma Skin Cancer StudiesBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies

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Importance of Physical Appearance in Patients With Skin Cancer

Sobanko, Joseph F., Sarwer, David B., Zvargulis, Zinta, Miller, Christopher J.·2015·Dermatologic Surgery
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000000253
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Physical appearance influences nearly every aspect of human life-impacting how people are judged and subsequently treated by others. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the literature that addresses the psychosocial impact of facial scarring, with a particular emphasis on scarring after skin cancer treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive PubMed search was conducted to find articles related to scarring and appearance in the contexts of cutaneous oncology and surgical reconstruction. References from retrieved articles were also considered for review. RESULTS: Scars, especially on the head and neck, change physical appearance and can negatively impact psychosocial functioning. Medical professionals may underestimate the importance of physical appearance for patients with skin cancer. Validated patient-reported outcome (PRO) tools may prove better than objective scar ratings to identify patients who may experience psychosocial impairment from scarring. CONCLUSION: Scarring after skin cancer surgery can profoundly affect psychosocial functioning. Perioperative use of validated PRO tools can help to identify patients with scar concerns. Heightened awareness of patients' psychosocial status will allow practitioners to offer appropriate counseling or support.

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Authors
Sobanko, J. F., Sarwer, D. B., Zvargulis, Z., & Miller, C. J.
Affiliations
  • Thomas Jefferson University (US)
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
  • Sobanko, Joseph F.
  • Miller, Christopher J.
ORCID
Venue
Dermatologic Surgery
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
2015-02
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
183-188
ISSN
1076-0512 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1097/dss.0000000000000253
OpenAlex
W1992371043
Cited by
105
References
65
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 13 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 4
FWCI
1.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Dermatologic Surgery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Keywords
skin cancer, facial scars, psychosocial impact, physical appearance, head and neck surgery, patient-reported outcomes, surgical reconstruction, patient counseling
MeSH terms
Anxiety, Body Image, Cicatrix, Humans, Postoperative Complications, Quality of Life, Skin Neoplasms, Stress, Psychological, Patient Satisfaction

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