Acne Vulgaris among Egyptian Secondary School Adolescents:Prevalence, Complementary Alternative Treatment and Impact on Quality Of Life

Allergic rhinitis (AR) and bronchial asthma (BA) are common inflammatory chronic respiratory diseases, and they are significant public health challenges on a global scale. The prevalence of these diseases are on the rise in all regions of the world, affecting all ages but more commonly among children and adolescences. Both AR and BA affect patients to a different extent with variable restrictions in the physical, emotional, and social aspects of the patient's life. They may be seen as two presentations of the same disease by sharing common epidemiologic, histologic, physiologic, and immunopathologic linkages. To determine the prevalence and impact of allergic rhinitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis with asthma on quality of life among secondary school students in Kinta District, Perak. A cross-sectional study was done among secondary school students from randomly selected three schools in Kinta District, Ipoh, Perak. A well-vetted and validated questionnaire was used to collect the data, and statistical analysis was done to determine the prevalence and impact of AR, BA, or both. A total of 250 secondary school students were involved in this study. Malays were the majority among the participants. The prevalence of AR alone, BA alone, and disease co-occurance were 27.2%, 9.2%, and 8%, respectively. Nearly 20% of the participants were troublesome but low scale in terms of quality of life followed by disturbed sleep, restricted participation in school, and daily activities. Only 6% of the participants experienced sleep disturbance due to asthma, but daily anti-asthmatic medication was essential in only 1.2%. This study showed that although a relatively high prevalence of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. There was no significant low quality of life among sufferers.

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Psychosocial Impact of Acne: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study

COJ Nursing & Healthcare ◽

10.31031/cojnh.2018.03.000570 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Sarwar Mir

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Impact ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Clinical Severity ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Severe Acne ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

The Impact

Background: It is well-known that acne vulgaris is a common malady of adolescence and is easily recognized Objective: To evaluate the level of impact among acne patients on their quality of life. Methods: A total of 200 patients studied. Acne severity was graded using Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) after the clinical diagnosis. All the patients went through self-administered questionnaire of Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) to fill out, to assess the reflection of patients’ experiences and perceptions. Result: Out of 200 patients, 114(57.0%) were females and 86(43.0%) were males. The maximum number of patients was in the age group of 16-20 years (142/200, 71%). Out of total 86 males, 50 (58.3%) had moderate to severe acne, whereas 62(54.38%) females had such a severe acne. 50.87% (58/114) of females had high CADI scores in comparison to only 27.9(24/86) of males. The impact on quality of life was more in the age-group of 21-30 years even though in this age group clinical severity of acne was mild to moderate only. Conclusion: Study found that individuals with acne had profound emotional, as well as, social impact on their quality of life.

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Impact of Information Technology on Quality of Life and Well – Being of Secondary School Children

International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5923/j.ijpbs.20120204.04 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 94-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

NakhatNasreen AzizulHaq ◽

Gamal Ahmed Ahmed Abdullah

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Information Technology ◽

Secondary School ◽

School Children ◽

Well Being

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PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COMMON SKIN DISORDERS – A REVIEW STUDY

November 2020 - International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ◽

10.46607/iamj2009072021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 1452-1456

Author(s):

Manish Choudhari ◽

Nikita Jamadari ◽

Naresh Jain

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Skin Disease ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychosocial Impact ◽

Common Skin

Objective - To increase awareness of the psychosocial impact of Kushtha, Visarpa, Mukhadushika, Sheetpitta, Udarda and Kotha in Ayurveda and Acne vulgaris, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis etc. in modern point of view. Quality Of Evidence - A literature review was based on a MEDLINE search (1966 to 2000). Selected articles from the dermatologic and psychiatric literature, as well as other relevant medical journals, were reviewed and used as the basis for discussion of how skin disease affects patients’ lives and of appropriate management. Message - Dermatologic problems hurt patients’ quality of life. skin disease can produce stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, embarrassment, and other psychological, personal, professional and social life problems that affect patients’ lives in ways comparable to arthritis or other disabling illnesses, as well as showing a bidirectional relationship between skin disease and psychological distress. This review focuses on the effects of five common skin diseases seen by family physicians- Acne, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis and Psoriasis. Conclusion - How skin disease affects psychosocial well-being is un- derappreciated. Increased understanding of the psychiatric comorbidity associated with skin disease and a biopsy- chosocial approach to management will ultimately improve patients’ lives. Keywords: Skin disease, Psychosocial Impact, Quality of life.

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Impact of acne vulgaris on the quality of life in patients from northern Mexico

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ◽

10.1016/j.jaad.2009.11.105 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 62 (3) ◽

pp. AB16

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Northern Mexico

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The impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and psychic health in young adolescents in Greece: results of a population survey

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ◽

10.1590/s0365-05962012000600007 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 87 (6) ◽

pp. 862-869 ◽

Cited By ~ 60

Author(s):

Eleni Tasoula ◽

Stamatis Gregoriou ◽

John Chalikias ◽

Dimitris Lazarou ◽

Ifigenia Danopoulou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Life Quality ◽

Young Adolescents ◽

Severe Acne ◽

Study Population ◽

The Impact

BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris can severely affect social and psychological functioning. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of acne vulgaris and its severity on Quality of Life of young adolescents in Greece. METHODS: We conducted a questionnaire based survey among 1560 adolescent between the ages of 11 and 19 years old and 1531 of these were completed. Adolescents with acne filled all the questions including the Children Dermatology Life Quality Index. Adolescents without acne filled the questions about age, family history of acne, stress and smoking. Data were analyzed with Pearson Chi Square test. RESULTS: Acne prevalence was 51.2% affecting both sexes equally. Self reported mild acne was present in 71.2% and moderate-severe acne in 28.8% of the study population. The mean age of the study population was 15.77y. The median score of Children Dermatology Life Quality Index was 4.02. The impact of acne on quality of life is associated with the severity of the acne (p<0.0001). Patients with moderate/severe acne experience greater psychosocial and emotional impairment (p<0.0001). Body image is modified proportionally to the severity of acne (p<0.0001). Symptoms and treatment of acne are factors that also influence their quality of life. Girls and boys are equally affected. Stress and heredity are correlated with acne and its severity (p<0.0001). We didn't find any correlation between smoking and acne. CONCLUSION: Acne affects Quality of Life of young adolescents in Greece. The impact is proportional to the severity of acne. More severe acne is associated with greater effect on quality of life with implications for self esteem, body image and relationships with others.

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Zastosowanie kwasu azelainowego w wybranych schorzeniach dermatologicznych

Medycyna Rodzinna ◽

10.25121/mr.2018.21.4.307 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Paula Dębek ◽

Anna Piotrowska ◽

Magdalena Nastałek ◽

Natalia Totko-Borkusiewicz ◽

Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Mechanism Of Action ◽

Azelaic Acid ◽

Acid Treatment ◽

Wide Spectrum ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Acne Rosacea

Introduction. Dermatoses, such as acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and hyperpigmentations, are an increasingly common problem, their chronic character affecting the quality of life of the affected people. One of the substances with a multidirectional mechanism of action and a wide spectrum of applications is azelaic acid. Aim. The aim of this paper was to present azelaic acid as a substance suitable for treatment of many skin problems. Material and methods. The authors have analyzed the literature from 1986-2018, looking for works indicating the mechanism, effectiveness and safety of azelaic acid treatment in selected diseases. Results. This ingredient proved to meet the high requirements. Conclusions. Systematic use of azelaic acid reduces acne lesions, lightens discolorations and eliminates most of the symptoms of rosacea. It is used alone or in polytherapy, however combined therapies require further clinical trials indicating the directionality of such treatment.

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