Bullying in Persons with Skin Diseases

    December 2023 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Pavel V. Chernyshov, L. Tomás-Aragonés, L. Manolache, Nives Pustišek, Razvigor Darlenski, S.E. Marrón, Dimitra Koumaki, Tetiana V. Pochynok, Jacek C. Szepietowski, Kamila Wala, Ewa Wójcik, Marta Szepietowska, Bartosz Lisicki, Ivanna Tsidylo, A.V. Chernyshov, F. Poot, Parker Magin
    TLDR People with skin diseases often face bullying, and global efforts are needed to stop it.
    The study on bullying in persons with skin diseases involved 1,016 patients across six European countries, revealing that bullying is a significant issue for individuals with skin conditions. The prevalence of self-reported bullying varied, with 25.6% of patients reporting it during consultations, 63.7% in international patient groups, and 12.2% among students. Parental reports indicated that 34.5% of children aged 3-4 experienced bullying. The peak age for bullying was 13-15 years, with verbal abuse and social isolation being the most common forms. Only 33.2% of those bullied discussed their experiences, and 63% reported negative long-term effects. The study concludes that international efforts are needed to address and prevent bullying related to skin diseases, targeting educators, parents, and peers.
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