Assessment of Life Quality Index Among Patients with Acne Vulgaris in a Suburban Population |
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| Authors: | Neirita Hazarika Radha K Rajaprabha |
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| Affiliation: | From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and STD, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Abstract: | Results:Most cases (64%) were between 15 and 20 years. Females (57%) outnumbered males. Facial lesions (61.4%) and grade II acne were most common. Mean DLQI score was 7.22. DLQI scores were statistically influenced by the age of the patient, duration and grade of acne, acne scar, and postacne hyperpigmentation.Conclusion:This study showed significant impairment of QoL in acne patients. Assurance and counseling along with early treatment of acne vulgaris are important to reduce disease-related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efficacy of treatment. |
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| Keywords: | Acne vulgaris Dermatology Life Quality Index influencing factors quality of life |
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