Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris. Evaluation of the Relation Between a Change in Clinical Acne Severity and Psychosocial State

Overview

Journal Dermatology

Publisher Karger

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2001 Oct 5

PMID 11586010

Citations 12

Authors

M M Mulder

V Sigurdsson

E J van Zuuren

E J Klaassen

J A Faber

J B de Wit

W A van Vloten

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Abstract

Background: Although knowledge concerning the impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life has increased in recent years, relatively few studies have assessed the effect of a change in clinical severity on psychosocial state.

Objective: Assessment of the effect of a change in clinical acne severity on psychosocial state.

Methods: This was investigated by means of questionnaires and clinical assessments by acne patients and dermatologists. Fifty females with mild to moderate facial acne were seen before and after a 9-month treatment with oral contraceptives.

Results: The results showed a great variability in psychosocial impairment between individuals. After 9 months, a significant reduction in clinical severity was seen overall which did not relate to the significant improvements in self-esteem, stability of self-esteem and acceptance of appearance.

Conclusion: Perceived psychosocial impairment is individually based, is greater in women who subjectively overrate their acne and does not relate to clinical improvement.

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