Study on Treatment Willingness in Vitiligo Patients Published in JAAD
A study analyzing the psychological burden and willingness to pay (WTP) for treatment among vitiligo patients, conducted by Director Jung Min Bae with research teams from 7 university hospitals nationwide, has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD).
Objective analysis of the psychological burden and willingness to pay for treatment among vitiligo patients. Results of a collaborative study with 7 university hospitals nationwide published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Vitiligo does not itch or hurt. As a result, the burden of the disease is often not fully recognized. However, the visible skin changes can lead to concerns about others' gaze and social life, and anxiety about whether the lesions might spread also has a considerable impact on daily life.
Director Jung Min Bae conducted a WTP (Willingness to Pay) study over approximately one year with research teams from 7 university hospitals nationwide, and the results were published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). This study analyzed how patients perceive their disease and what value they place on improvement of their skin condition.
The results showed that vitiligo can pose a significant burden even when the lesions are small. The perceived need for treatment and expectations were also high. The absence of symptoms does not mean the condition is not distressing. The fact that conversations once limited to the clinic have now been documented as data, and that there is now evidence to convey the need for treatment and support to the medical community, may be the contribution of this study.
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