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Children's DLQI (cDLQI) — Dermatology Life Quality Index for Pediatric Patients
The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (cDLQI) is a pediatric-adapted version of the adult DLQI, measuring the impact of skin disease on quality of life in children and adolescents aged 4–16 years. Developed by Lewis-Jones and Finlay in 1995, it uses child-friendly language and addresses domains relevant to childhood (school, leisure, friendships, clothing) rather than work and adult relationships. cDLQI is the standard quality-of-life measure in pediatric dermatology trials and clinical practice.
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- Lewis-Jones MS, Finlay AY. The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (cDLQI): initial validation and practical use. Br J Dermatol. 1995;132(6):942-949. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb06720.x ↗
- Finlay AY. Quality of life measurement in dermatology: a practical approach. Br J Dermatol. 1997;136(3):305-314. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1997.tb14901.x ↗