The Quality of Life of Acne Patients.
- Author:
Seung Hun LEE
1
;
Bong Kyun AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Acne;
Quality of Life
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris*;
Humans;
Quality of Life*;
Skin Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(10):1271-1277
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although acne is extremely prevalent, few studies have focused on the quality of life of the patient with acne vulgaris. Skin disease as acne are sometimes thought of as unimportant, even trivial, but acne vulgaris significantly affects patients' quality of life. This review describes the many ways in which skin disease can adversely affect the quality of life of patients with acne vulgaris.
