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Table 3 Distribution of the median score of the WHOQOL-BREF, SKINDEX-16, and HRQ-Melasma domains

From: Comparison of generic and specific instruments to assess the quality of life in patients with melasma

Instrument

Median score

p25-p75a

WHOQOL-BREF

 Physical

3.9

3.3-4.3

 Psychological

3.5

3.0-4.0

 Personal relations

3.7

3.0-4.0

 Environment

3.5

3.1-3.9

SKINDEX-16

 Physical

4

0-25

 Emotional

81

51-98

 Functional

30

0-70

HRQ-Melasma

 Physical/Appearance

7

4-10

 Social/Professional

3

0-10

 Psychological

19

11-27

 Treatment

4

2-7

  1. a 25% percentile and 75% percentile.