An investigation of body image disturbance, social appearance anxiety, self-esteem, and psychological resilience in Turkish adults with eczema

Aims

This study aims to examine the relationship between body image disturbance, social appearance anxiety, self-esteem, and psychological resilience among individuals diagnosed with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Given the chronic and visible nature of eczema, it was hypothesised that body image disturbance would increase social appearance anxiety, negatively affect self-esteem, and negatively affect psychological resilience.