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Acne in Adolescents: Quality of Life, Self-Esteem, Mood and Psychological Disorders

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acne is a significant adolescent problem and may precipitate emotional and psychological effects. The impact of acne on psychological parameters and implications for acne treatment are not fully understood. METHODS: We performed a MEDLINE search using the terms "acne" and "adolescent" along with "psychological," "depression," or "psychiatric," which yielded 16 reviewed studies. RESULTS: Qualitative review of the selected articles revealed that the presence of acne has a significant impact on self-esteem and quality of life. Depression and other psychological disorders are more prevalent in acne patients and acne treatment may improve symptoms of these disorders. LIMITATIONS: The reviewed studies were semi-quantitative analyses utilizing various standardized surveys or questionnaires. Therefore, quantitative analysis of selected studies was not possible. CONCLUSION: The presence of co-morbid psychological disorders should be considered in the treatment of acne patients and future prospective trials are needed to assess the impact of treatment on psychological outcomes.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.5070/d34hp8n68p

Authors: Lauren K Dunn, Jenna L O'Neill, Steven R Feldman

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest 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: W6226156

FWCI: 13.86

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