Table 1 Original and the first backward-translations of seven items in Skindex-29 and Skindex-16 with b or c classification of semantic equivalence

Skindex-29

11. My skin condition affects how close I can be with those I love

My skin condition affects my intimate partner/spouse

c

12. I am ashamed of my skin condition

Because of my skin condition I feel that I lose face/don’t get respect

b

16. Water bothers my skin condition (bathing, washing hands)

Using water affects my skin condition (i.e. bathing, washing hands)

b

17. My skin condition makes showing affection difficult

My skin condition makes it difficult to express my emotions/feelings

c

19. My skin is irritated

My skin is prickly/itchy

b

23. I am frustrated by my skin condition

My skin condition makes me feel dejected

c

28. I am annoyed by my skin condition

My skin condition makes me frustrated

b

Skindex-16

4. Your skin condition being irritated

Your skin is prickly/itchy 

b

5. The persistence/reoccurrence of your skin condition

Your skin condition continuously or repeatedly erupts

b

6. Worry about your skin condition (For example: that it will spread, get worse, scar, be unpredictable, etc.)

You feel worried about your skin condition (i.e. the disease will spread, worsen, leave scars, be uncontrollable)

b

8. Frustration about your skin condition

You feel dejected about your skin condition

c

10. Being annoyed about your skin condition

You feel frustrated about your skin condition

c

14. Your skin condition making it hard to show affection

Your skin condition makes it difficult to express your emotions/feelings

c

15. The effects of your skin condition on your daily activities

Your skin condition affects your daily life

b