Table 3. Dermatology Life Quality Index(DLQI)

Category	Very much	A lot	A little	Not at all
1. Over the last week, how itchy, sore, painful or stinging has your skin been?	0	1	2	3
2. Over the last week, how embarrassed or self conscious have you been because of your skin?	0	1	2	3
3. Over the last week, how much has your skin interfered with you going shopping or looking after your home or garden?	0	1	2	3
4. Over the last week, how much has your skin influenced the clothes you wear?	0	1	2	3
5. Over the last week, how much has your skin affected any social or leisure activities?	0	1	2	3
6. Over the last week, how much has your skin made it difficult for you to do any sport?	0	1	2	3
7. Over the last week, has your skin prevented you from working or studying?If “No”, over the last week how much has your skin been a problem at work or studying?	0	1	2	3
8. Over the last week, how much has your skin created problems with your partner or any of your close friends or relatives?	0	1	2	3
9. Over the last week, how much has your skin caused any sexual difficulties?	0	1	2	3
10. 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?	0	1	2	3