Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a prevalent inflammatory skin disorder. Its prevalence persists into adulthood, even though it is frequently thought of as a self-limiting adolescent illness. Objective: To determine the prevalence and typical causes of self-medication among acne vulgaris patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 13/2/2022 to 13/8/2022 at the Department of Dermatology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. Each patient had a comprehensive clinical examination and history. In order determine the prevalence of self-medication and its common factors; drug knowledge, prior prescription, convenience of access, mildness of condition, and lack of time, all patients underwent extensive interviews. Results: The results of the study demonstrate that out of 145 patients, the average age was 30 years with a standard deviation of ±10.47. Among them, 77 (53%) were female and 68 (47%) were male. Moreover, 88 (61%) patients practiced self-medication. The common contributing factors included drug knowledge (8%), mildness of illness (20%), easy availability (37%), previous prescription (19%), and lack of time (15%). Conclusion: This study concluded that 61% of individuals with acne vulgaris practiced self-medication. The common contributing factors included drug knowledge (9%), easy availability (37%), previous prescription (19%), mildness of disease (20%), and lack of time (15%).
Authors: Laila Mehmood, Naheed Asghar, Muhammad Asghar, Ayesha Naeem, Hamid Ali, Aakash Ahmad Khattak
Institutions: Hayatabad Medical Complex, Khyber Teaching Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415055661
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