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Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
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> scoring system which assesses the impact of chronic skin disorders on patients lives. ''Basics'' 10 questions each scored out of 3. (Maximum score 30, with a higher score indicating a more significant impact on quality of life) usually takes around 1-2 minutes to complete covers 6 areas: Symptoms and feelings, Daily activities, Leisure Questions , Work and School , Personal relationships and Treatment DLQI questions: Over the last week, how itchy, sore, painful or stinging has your skin been? Over the last week, how embarrassed or self conscious have you been because of your skin? Over the last week, how much has your skin interfered with you going shopping or looking after your home or garden? Over the last week, how much has your skin influenced the clothes you wear? Over the last week, how much has your skin affected any social or leisure activities? Over the last week, how much has your skin made it difficult for you to do any sport? Over the last week, has your skin prevented you from working or studying? Over the last week, how much has your skin created problems with your partner or any of your close friends or relatives? Over the last week, how much has your skin caused any sexual difficulties? Over the last week, how much of a problem has the treatment for your skin been, for example by making your home messy, or by taking up time? Interpreting DLQI scores: 0-1 no effect at all on patient's life 2-5 small effect on patient's life 6-10 moderate effect on patient's life 11-20 very large effect on patient's life 21-30 extremely large effect on patient's life
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