**4. Conclusion**

Since skin lesions are visible and can generate unpleasant sensations, such as itching or pain, skin diseases are a major cause of decreased quality of life. In addition, the involvement of areas with a high emotional burden, such as the genital area, scalp o facial area can lead to social inhibition, anxiety and depression. Studies focused on the evaluation of the quality of life of patients and cohabitants with skin diseases and their co-habitants are necessary to objectify the great burden they bear. Therefore, it seems necessary to make a comprehensive approach to skin diseases, taking into account not only the medical aspect, but also the emotional and the quality of life of both patients and cohabitants.

The holistic approach of the skin disease requires the complete evaluation of patients and cohabitants, from the biological, psychological and social point of view. This approach should include specific evaluations of quality of life and related disorders in all patients and cohabitants, which will lead to a better quality of the health of the populations. Moreover, therapeutic methods aimed at improving the quality of life such as patient schools, cognitive-behavioral strategies or mindfulness should be implemented in the daily clinical practice to treat not only the biologic, but also the social and psychologic manifestations of skin diseases.

### **Conflict of interest**

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

#### **Funding**

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*Quality of Life in Patients with Skin Disease and Their Cohabitants DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.97450*
