lek. Kamila Kędra

lek. Kamila Weronika Kędra

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3072-4697

The topic of my dissertation is: „Sexual dysfunction and the reduction in quality of life in psoriasis”.

My research centers on the systemic impact of psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting nearly 3% of the Polish population. I focus on understanding the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction and its association with the psychological burden in psoriasis patients. My work examines how the advancement of the disease, and the location of skin lesions influence these issues, as well as the role of self-esteem in their progression. Additionally, I explore the effects of treating psoriatic skin lesions on improving patients' psychological well-being and sexual health. My study group will include patients from dermatological clinic in Poland, as well as patients from two dermatological clinics in Switzerland. I believe that conducting a multicenter study will provide greater diversity in the study population, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and scale of sexual dysfunction in psoriasis. Additionally, this approach will help evaluate the impact of various antipsoriatic therapies not only on improving skin condition but also on enhancing patients' mental well-being and addressing sexual dysfunctions. Through this research, I aim to emphasize the importance of a holistic therapeutic approach that integrates dermatological care with tailored mental health interventions, addressing both the physical and emotional needs of patients to improve overall quality of life and treatment outcomes.

I am a member of Polish Society of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, and The European Society for Dermatological Research.

 

The most important publication:

  1. Kędra, Kamila & Janeczko, Kinga & Michalik, Izabela & Reich, Adam. (2022). Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study. Medicina. 58. 1443. 10.3390/medicina58101443. eISSN: 1648-9144, https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58101443
  2. Kędra, K.; Reich, A. Skin-Related Sexual Life Questionnaire (SRSLQ): Creation and Validation of the Questionnaire. Medicina 2023, 59, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59112023
  3. Kędra Kamila, Ostańska Elżbieta, Reich Adam. Diagnostics difficulties in mycosis fungoides- a case report. Forum Dermatologicum . 2023, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p78-82. 5p.
  4. Kędra K, Reich A. Clinical Utility of Various Formulations of Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Patients Aged 12 Years or Older. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2024;18:5827-5839, https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S240867