A Study on Prevalence of Acne Vulgaris and Its Impact on Quality of Life

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a long-lasting inflammation condition that affects the pilosebaceous cells. The pathogenesis of this pleomorphic disease involves multiple factors. The purpose of this survey to determine which factors, contribute to the progression of Acne vulgaris & to determine the prevalence, severity, and effect of acne on quality of life. Majority 39% of the participants were between the ages of 15-18, 34% were between the ages of -22-19 & 27% participants were between the ages of 23 and 25. Majority of the responders 39% are university level students, 38% participants are college level students & 23% are school level students. Permitting to this survey most of the participants 76% said that they have been suffered with acne vulgaris. According to this survey 41% responders assumed that too much oil production is the cause of acne vulgaris, 32% participants thought that not shedding dead skin cell is the cause of acne vulgaris. 79% responders said that they have been taken medicine for acne vulgaris without doctor suggestion. Majority of the responders were taken doxycycline 51%. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that’s why without doctor suggestion this type of medicine taken should be prohibited. Rendering to this survey 55% people exert they were visited dermatologist but 45% responders weren’t visited dermatologist regarding acne. In this investigation 47% majority people said that doctor has been given SHBG test for acne diagnosis purpose, 27% said DHEA-S test has been given. According to the survey 34% people told that Benzoyl peroxide has been prescribed, 31% responders told that salicylic acid has been given, 17% participants said doctor has been prescribed antibiotics them for acne management & also 21% responders said physicians has been prescribed birth control to manage acne vulgaris. Rendering this survey most of the responders 95% have been retarded about their acne problem. According to the assessments majority of the responders said that they have been felt aggressive, embarrassed & frustrated about their acne. 85% People with acne have reported in studies that they feel unattractive, embarrassed, or self-conscious because of their complexion. 25% responders said that Corn flakes has been triggered their symptoms, 20% said puffed rice increase their indication, 19% responders assumed doughnuts or pastries has been triggered their symptoms & also 13%said milk shake sugary drinks has been triggered their acne symptoms. Finally said that Acne remains a very common inflammatory dermatosis, which is often associated with significant psychological morbidity.