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What Health-related Quality of Life Factors Influence the Decision of Patients with Acne to Visit a Dermatologist?

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Our study demonstrated that the effect acne has on HRQoL is a strong predictive factor for patients seeking dermatological consultation, independent from disease severity. Embarrassment; self-consciousness; aggression and frustration; difficulties in social and leisure activities; difficulties in significant relationships with others, including partners, close friends, and/or relatives; and self-assessment of the current state of the skin were the most important predictive factors that influenced the decision for patients with acne to seek treatment from a dermatologist.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Pavel V Chernyshov, Anastasiia Petrenko, Victoria Kopylova

Institutions: Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Bogomolets National Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2990405383

FWCI: 2.4

Cites: 27

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10