scholarly journals Quality of Life in Patients with Acne: A Questionnaire Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Niraj Parajuli ◽  
Bhasker Mohan Meher Kayastha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Common Skin

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a self-limited disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. It is primarily seen in adolescent age group. Acne can present with pleomorphic lesions consisting of comedones, papules, pustules and nodules. Both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne can produce scarring. It has been found that acne significantly affects self-image and quality of life. Effective treatment results in improvement of quality of life.Objective: The objective of this study was to find the impairment of quality of life in patients with acne.Materials and Methods: A total of 140 randomly selected patients coming to Dermatology OPD of Bir Hospital with complaints of acne were enrolled. A standard Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) questionnaires were used.Results: The average score of DLQI in my study was 9.5±5.6 with a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 25. Similarly, the mean CADI score was 5.9±2.88 with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 12. This study found acne to be more common in females as compared to males. Most common age group for acne was 16-20 years. Almost half of the patients (46%) complained of flare-ups during summer season. Similarly, majority (60%) of patients could relate to some aggravating factors. Most common aggravating factors were topical medications, fatty foods and stress.Conclusion: Acne is a common skin condition among the adolescents. This study conducted in Dermatology and Venereology Department of Bir Hospital showed that there is invariably some impairment in quality of life in acne patient.

scholarly journals Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ghaderi ◽  
Alireza Saadatjoo ◽  
Faezeh Ghaderi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Difference

Background. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that can adversely affect the quality of life of patients.Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris.Methods. This study was carried out on 70 patients with acne vulgaris (28 males, 42 females). All the patients filled out two Persian versions of questionnaires: short form 36 (SF-36) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 17).Results. The scores for physical functioning, social functioning, and bodily pain domains in patients were over 70%, but the scores for role physical, general health, vitality, role emotional, and mental health in patients were under 70%. Scores on the DLQI in patients with acne vulgaris ranged from 0 to 22 (mean ± SD, 8.18 ± 4.83). After comparing mean score of DLQI with respect to gender and age, it was found that the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.Conclusion. Acne vulgaris has a significant effect on the quality of life. There was not any significant gender or age related difference in QOL.

scholarly journals Dermatology life quality index in patients of acne vulgaris presenting to a tertiary care hospital: an observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Darshana R. Kundale ◽  
Anil P. Gosavi ◽  
Ravindranath B. Chavan ◽  
Neelamkumari Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Life Quality Index

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background: </strong>Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder resulting from the inflammation of pilosebaceous unit, present with clinically various forms. It is usually prevalent in adolescent may persist in adulthood. This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering from acne vulgaris.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in 60 patients. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire was used to observe the effect of acne among patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>Total numbers of patients enrolled were 60 (43 females,17 males). The mean age was 24.85±5.63 years. Maximum patients were of the age group 26-30 years (22 patients; 36%) and least were of 31-36 age group. Out of 60 patients, 29 patients had grade II acne followed by 20 with grade I acne, grade III acne was present in 11 patients. Most of the patients 31 (52%) were having “moderate impact” on quality of life followed by 23 (38%) with “small impact” on QOL. There was a significant positive correlation between grade of acne and DLQI (Pearson correlation=0.753, p=0.00).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study showed significant impairment of QoL in acne patients. DLQI increases with increase in severity of acne. Treatment of acne should not be guided only by the clinical grade of acne, but take into consideration the psychosocial impact the condition has on the patient. Adequate counselling along with early treatment of acne vulgaris is essential in order to reduce the disease related psychosocial sequelae and increase treatment efficacy.</p>

ISA247: Quality of Life Results from a Phase II, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 268-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditya K. Gupta ◽  
Richard G. Langley ◽  
Charles Lynde ◽  
Kirk Barber ◽  
Wayne Gulliver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Plaque Type ◽  
Psoriasis Disability Index ◽  
Stable Plaque

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can negatively affect a patient's quality of life (QoL), often hindering social functioning. ISA247, a novel psoriatic agent, has shown clinical efficacy in moderate to severe psoriasis sufferers, but its effect on QoL is currently not reported. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ISA247 on the QoL in patients with stable, plaque-type psoriasis. Methods: A phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study assessed the effects of ISA247 doses of 0.5 mg/kg/d ( n = 77) or 1.5 mg/kg/d ( n = 83) compared with placebo ( n = 41) for 12 weeks. QoL was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) scales. Results: ISA247 treatment (pooled groups) significantly improved QoL scores as assessed by both the DLQI and the PDI compared with those receiving placebo ( p < .05). Treatment with the higher dose of 1.5 mg/kg/d demonstrated a significantly greater response to many of the QoL scales compared with the 0.5 mg/kg/d group ( p < .05). Conclusions: ISA247 appears to improve the QoL while also providing effective treatment for chronic, moderate to severe, plaque-type psoriasis.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Impact of Acne: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study

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.

scholarly journals PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COMMON SKIN DISORDERS – A REVIEW STUDY

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.

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

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 862-869 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Novel Quality of Life Scale for Schoolchildren with Nonstrabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jiali Hu ◽  
Guokun Wang ◽  
Zhe Zhou ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
Qingling Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Binocular Vision ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Background. The professional Quality of Life Scale (QLS) can provide a valuable reference for the diagnosis of visual function anomalies. In the present study, we aimed to design a novel QLS to specially quantify the life quality of schoolchildren with nonstrabismic binocular vision anomalies (NSBVAs) in China. Methods. The novel QLS, named QOL-CVF20, was established based on classical vision-related scales and the administration of the questionnaire to 116 schoolchildren with NSBVAs and 100 healthy schoolchildren in China. The diagnostic reference value between QOL-CVF20 and VF-14 was evaluated on the questionnaires to 240 schoolchildren with NSBVAs and 238 healthy schoolchildren. Results. All the subjects could complete the QOL-CVF20 questionnaires independently. QOL-CVF20 had good structural validity, content validity, and discriminant validity, when it was applied in Chinese schoolchildren. The average score of the NSBVA group was significantly lower than that of the control group (49.0±6.9 vs. 69.7±6.7, respectively; P<0.01). Moreover, the average score of cured NSBVA schoolchildren after treatment (61.8±22.6) was significantly improved (P<0.01). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that QOL-CVF20 reflected strong separation between the NSBVA and healthy groups (AUC=0.901). Meanwhile, QOL-CVF20 could detect individuals with NSBVAs with specificity of 0.847 and sensitivity of 0.846. The critical value of 58.50 in QOL-CVF20 could be effectively applied for quality of life assessment in schoolchildren with NSBVAs. Conclusions. QOL-CVF20 could quantify the life quality of schoolchildren with NSBVAs and might be served as a valuable reference for early diagnosis and clinical evaluation of NSBVAs.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Perception of Disease and Quality of Life in Patients with Acne Vulgaris from 2013 to 2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ebrahimzadeh Ardakani ◽  
Farideh Dehghani ◽  
Narges Ghanei ◽  
Fatemeh Hoseini Kasnavie ◽  
Fariba Sepehri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Life Score ◽  
Severe Acne ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
Perception Of Disease

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that can affect people in any ages. The development of acne have adverse effects on life quality. Psychological disorders increased in these patients and their psycho social activities have been affected. Since few studies have been done regarding illness perception in people with acne in Iran, this study aimed to investigate the association of perception of acne disease and quality of life in central of IranMethods: we analyzed 200 patients Acne Vulgaris referred to Khatam-Al Anbia in 2013-14 by questionnaire of perception of disease (Brief IPQ) and quality of life (DLQL. the data was analyzed using t-test and Chi-square by SPSS-16Results: Mean age of patients was 24.3 years and 158 people (79%) were women and 42 people (21 %) were men. Mean quality life score in women was 8.79±5.3 and in men was 8.69±5.18. Most patients had moderate acne and duration of their disease was between 1 to 5 years. 136 people were 18 to 25 years old and 64 persons were higher than 25 years. The mean perception scores in men and women were 51.83 and 53.26 respectively In this study, there was a relation between sex (P=0.03), Acne severity and duration with quality of life score.Conclusion: Women and patients with severe acne and longer duration of symptoms had higher quality life score that had more disorder in life.. There was relation between perception and sex and duration of symptoms.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF DERMATOLOGICAL LIFE QUALITY INDEX AND CARDIFF ACNE DISABILITY INDEX IN PATIENTS ATTENDING OUR COLLEGE OPD

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Arshi Farista* ◽  
Sowmya Manangi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Grading System ◽  
Psychosocial Sequelae ◽  
The Impact

Background:Acne vulgaris is known to impair many aspects of quality of life. Acne is a common problem in adolescent children and adults. Aims: Astudy was undertaken to measure the impairment of quality of life of patients of acne vulgaris and correlate it with the severity of lesions. This study was aimed to assess the impact of acne and its sequelae on the DQLI and CADI Materials and methods: This was a hospital based prospective study done between September 2018 to march 2019 on 170 patients coming to our college opd. Acne vulgaris and its sequelae were graded using global acne grading system. The DLQI and CADI score were recorded by giving the patients a set of questionnaire. General use of cosmetics and other history related to diet and habits were noted. Results: the over all CADI SCORE were low indicating a mild impairement. Out of 170 patients 110 were girls and 60 were boys. Almost 95% patients had applied fair and lovely. The severity of acne progressively lessened in older patients. Mean DLQI score was 5.3. DQLI score were statistically inuenced by the age of the patient , duration of andgrade of acne , acne scars and post hyperpigmentation. Conclusion: the study showed CADI SCORE AND DLQI were low indicating mild imapirement. Assurance and counseling along with early treatment of acne vulgaris are important to reduce disease-related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efcacy of treatment.

scholarly journals O Impacto Psicossocial da Acne Vulgar / The Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 351-367
Author(s):  
Luísna Gabriela Aguiar Lobo De Resende ◽  
Gabriel Cardoso Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Erica Carvalho Caldas
Keyword(s):  
Body Dysmorphic Disorder ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Aesthetic

A acne é uma afecção cutânea comum, que atinge cerca de 80% da população em alguma fase da vida. Além da parte estética, a acne abrange consequências psicológicas e sociais que podem afetar a qualidade de vida, saúde psíquica e a autoestima dos pacientes. O presente estudo de revisão narrativa bibliográfica, investigou os aspectos principais   do impacto psicossocial em pessoas com acne vulgar. Constatou-se que vários danos são gerados para os acometidos por essa patologia, entre eles estão: ansiedade, fobia social, depressão, insegurança, timidez, sintomas obsessivos compulsivos e transtorno dismórfico corporal. Tendo em vista os resultados apontados, confirmou-se que o tratamento adequado e efetivo apresenta grande melhora no quadro dos pacientes. Diante dos malefícios que a acne promove para vida da população é necessário compreendê-la como uma doença e não apenas como uma disfunção estética. ---Acne is a common skin condition that affects about 80% of the population at some stage of life.  In addition to the aesthetic part, acne includes psychological and social consequences that can affect the quality of life, mental health, and self-esteem of patients.  The present study of a bibliographic narrative review investigated the main aspects of the psychosocial impact on people with acne vulgaris.  It was found that several damages are generated for those affected by this pathology, including anxiety, social phobia, depression, insecurity, shyness, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and body dysmorphic disorder.  In view of the above results, it was confirmed that the adequate and effective treatment presents a great improvement in the patients' condition.  In view of the harm that acne causes to the population's life, it is necessary to understand it as a disease and not just an aesthetic dysfunction. 

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