Importância fisiológica do sono para pele: alterações cutâneas em acadêmicos de medicina

Maria Fernanda Fadel Lacreta; Vanessa Clivelaro Bertassi Panes; Maria Eduarda Fadel Lacreta; Verena Peruche Ramos; Anna Luiza Mendonça Oussaki; Henrique Pegorari e Silva

doi:10.1590/SciELOPreprints.11870

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Maria Fernanda Fadel Lacreta Fundação Educacional do Municipio de Assis https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0019-1254
Vanessa Clivelaro Bertassi Panes Fundação Educacional do Município de Assis https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6407-5509
Maria Eduarda Fadel Lacreta Fundação Educacional do Município de Assis https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7458-8085
Verena Peruche Ramos Fundação Educacional do Município de Assis https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4673-2539
Anna Luiza Mendonça Oussaki Fundação Educacional do Município de Assis https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5625-128X
Henrique Pegorari e Silva Fundação Educacional do Município de Assis https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6021-3213

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.11870

Keywords:

Students, Skin Diseases, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Quality

Abstract

Introduction: Sleep is essential for organic recovery, and its dysfunction is associated with metabolic and inflammatory disorders, including skin alterations. Poor sleep quality can exacerbate psychodermatoses, especially in medical students, who are more vulnerable to stress. Methodology: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between July and September 2024 with 36 medical students over 18 years old. Authorial questionnaires, DLQI, and PSQI were applied via Google Forms, with data analyzed using Pearson correlation. Results and Discussion: Among participants, 63.9% reported skin manifestations, such as pruritus (47.8%) and acne (34.8%). Dermatological diagnoses, including acne and atopic dermatitis, were identified in 69.4%. Quality of life was moderately impacted in 25% and severely in 11.1%. The PSQI indicated poor sleep quality in 72%, with a positive correlation (r=0.25) between sleep quality and skin manifestations. Stress and inadequate diet were associated factors. Conclusion: Poor sleep quality is positively associated with skin manifestations in medical students. Educational strategies are essential to improve sleep and mitigate the impacts of dermatoses.