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How can we better measure the impact of skin diseases on quality of life? Avène uses the PRIDD Scale, a project initiated by the GLOBALSKIN patient alliance.

19 September 2025

Castres, 19 September 2025 - On the occasion of the EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) Congress, taking place from September 17 to 20, 2025 in Paris, dermatologists around the world will be able to discover the new quality of life, PRIDD™ (Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases) in a clinical study supported by Eau Thermale Avène brand.
 

PRIDD represents a major advancement in assessing the impact of skin diseases on patients' lives by focusing on what is most important to them.

Co-developed by the GlobalSkin, Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Cardiff University and 5600 patients, this new fully validated multidimensional scale offers a comprehensive perspective on the physical, psychological, life responsibilities and social impacts on patients' lives, applicable to any skin condition.

Validated by patients from 96 countries and covering 102 dermatological diseases, the PRIDD scale demonstrates its applicability and relevance on a global scale and marks a significant advancement in dermatology patient-reported outcome measures.

The DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index) scale has long been the benchmark for measuring the impact of dermatological diseases on patients' quality of life. However, the PRIDD scale also incorporates psychological and social aspects, offering a holistic view of the challenges patients face. PRIDD is also the only measure in dermatology to meet all seven criteria of the Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN).

We launched the PRIDD measure after seven years of extensive research and the tireless support of our patient organization community. This marks a significant step forward in achieving our mission through enhanced understanding of skin conditions and patients’ unmet needs. I'm deeply grateful to our worldwide network of patient organizations and partners, whose commitment and support have been vital in developing this novel measure. We are enthusiastic about having PRIDD adopted by clinicians, healthcare professionals, patients and industry to create a better future for people living the stigma, mental health impacts and often-debilitating symptoms of skin conditions worldwide.

Jennifer AUSTIN
CEO of GlobalSkin
Anne Laure N'Guyen Huy Lai @Pierre Fabre

We are proud to have been able to support GlobalSkin in the development of PRIDD and collaborate in its continued validation. This partnership perfectly reflects the Avène brand's 'medical' mission and our raison d'être, which is to care for pathological skin. We are committed to improving the lives of people affected by these skin conditions around the world.

Anne-Laure NGUYEN
Eau Thermale Avène Brand Director

As the first brand to integrate the PRIDD scale into our clinical studies, it gives us a head start in understanding the patient and dermatoses. We firmly believe that the PRIDD scale, developed in partnership with patients and validated worldwide, is an essential tool for understanding the impact of dermatological diseases beyond the physical symptoms. We have seen significant results showing a reduction in symptoms of up to -82% for certain parameters of the PRIDD scale.  This collaboration with Global Skin allows us to share valuable data and integrate the evaluation of the efficacy of Avène skincare products into a more holistic approach.

Dr Gautier Doat
Eau Thermale Avène Medical Director

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About GlobalSkin
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Press contact: Fahad Parvez
fahad.parvez@globalskin.org

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