International Journal of Dermatology
Volume 48, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 22-26

The prevalence of melasma and its association with quality of life in adult male Latino migrant workers (Article)

Pichardo R. , Vallejos Q. , Feldman S.R.* , Schulz M.R. , Verma A. , Quandt S.A. , Arcury T.A.
  • a Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • b Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • c Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • d Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • e Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • f Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
  • g Department of Dermatology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States

Abstract

Background: Melasma is a common condition of Latino women that detracts from their quality of life (QOL). The prevalence and impact of melasma in Latino men is not well characterized. Aim: To assess the prevalence of melasma and its association with QOL in Latino men from Mexico and Central America working in the USA. Methods:The prevalence of melasma was assessed in three studies of Latino men: by direct examination in a study of 25 Latino poultry workers; by direct examination in a study of 54 Latino farm workers; and by examination of store-and-forward teledermatology images in a study of 300 Latino farm workers. QOL was assessed with a Spanish version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Results: The prevalence of melasma was 36.0%, 7.4%, and 14.0% in the three studies. The prevalence of melasma was greatest amongst those aged 31.years and older, who were from Guatemala, and who spoke an indigenous language. The presence of melasma was associated with higher DLQI scores, indicating a poorer QOL, in the poultry worker population. Conclusions: Melasma is a common condition in Latino men and is associated with a poor QOL in some affected individuals. Clinicians should be aware that melasma may be a concern for their male Latino patients. Research on the association of skin conditions with QOL amongst minority men is needed. © Journal compilation © 2009 International Society of Dermatology.

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Guatemala clinical research agricultural worker human Longitudinal Studies North Carolina controlled study probability Central America Mexico Hispanic Americans Cross-Sectional Studies quality of life Young Adult migrant worker United States Humans Hispanic Adolescent Severity of Illness Index male Melanosis prevalence scoring system Article Questionnaires adult major clinical study age distribution Analysis of Variance Transients and Migrants chloasma Poultry teledermatology
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03778.x
ISSN: 00119059
Cited by: 49
Original Language: English