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Influence of Sleep Quality in Patients With Periorbicular Hyperchromia

NCT03393624 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 302

Last updated 2020-02-12

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Summary

Periorbital hyperchromia (POH) or periorbital hyperpigmentation, commonly known as "dark circles", is a relatively common condition and a frequent reason for dermatological consultation. It is defined as brown-colored pigmentation, ranging from light to dark, which mainly involves the lower eyelids. POH affects individuals over a wide age range, including both sexes and all ethnicities, and is associated with a tired and aged facial appearance. The most commonly affected people are those with the highest skin phototypes. Although the prevalence is similar between sexes and age groups, POH is a more frequent complaint in women. The dark circles characteristic of POH can negatively impact patients' quality of life, although it is not a condition associated with morbidity. Popularly it is believed that the poor quality of sleep is a factor responsible for its appearance, but there is no consistent data in the literature that prove this.

Conditions

  • Periorbital Disorder

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Juliana C Boza, PhD · Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-10-01
Primary Completion
2020-02-10
Completion
2020-02-10

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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