The influence of sleep quality on the development of periocular hyperchromia: a case‐control study

• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13195
• Publication Date: 2019-10-30T08:07:39Z
• Authors: Carolina Rocha Ba...; Juliana Catucci Boza; Gabriel Challub P...; Paula Perusato Pe...; Tania Ferreira Ce...
• Keywords: Sleep

Abstract Background Periorbital hyperchromia (POH), popularly known as “dark circles,” is a very frequent complaint in dermatological appointments. It affects all phototypes, genders, and ages, it associated with tired aged aspect to the face, which may lead esthetic concerns impairments quality of life. Its etiology multifactorial, believed that sleep disorders be considered precipitating or aggravating factors. Aims Our objective compare (using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index—PSQI) patients POH without this complaint. Methods A single‐center, case‐control study. Patients from both genders were included. Cases POH, controls had no POH. Demographic data, Dermatology Life Index (DLQI), PSQI collected. power 80% statistical significance when P ‐value was lower than .05 stipulated. Results Out 303 patients, 149 cases 154 controls, mean age 35.83 ± 11.38 for 37.52 14.89 there significant difference between groups. The DLQI revealed 4.86 4.89 2.25 3.73 ( < .0001), translates into modest effect life quality. 5.93 2.52 6.14 3.58 = .633), characterizes poor sleep. Conclusions Dark circles impact negatively on affected especially women. Contrary what has been believed, alone does not seem influence appearance NCT03393624.