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Acne Vulgaris*

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Acne Vulgaris*

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Acne Vulgaris

INTRODUCTION: Acne Vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic diagnoses in the world. It can persist for years, result in permanent scarring, and have serious adverse effects on psychosocial development.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the relationship between whole blood zinc levels and severity of acne.

METHODS: This is a cross-sectional comparative study. Whole blood zinc levels of 30 patients with acne vulgaris divided into mild (n=10), moderate (n=10), and severe (n=10), and 10 healthy patients were measured. Acne severity was evaluated using the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS).

RESULTS: A total of 40 patients participated in this study. The mean whole blood zinc level in acne patients and non-acne patients were 5.03 ± 1.92 mcg/mL and 7.39 ± 0.79 mcg/mL, respectively. The mean zinc level of the controls was significantly higher compared to that of the acne patients (p=0.0006). Furthermore, mean whole blood zinc level of the patients with severe acne was significantly lower compared to that of the controls, mild acne and moderate acne (p<0.001). Adjusting for age and sex, there is a significant association between severity of acne vulgaris and blood zinc levels (p<0.0001). Specifically, the mean blood zinc level of the patients with moderate and severe acne were significantly lower compared to that of the control group (p=0.019 and p<0.001, respectively).

CONCLUSION: Whole blood zinc levels were inversely correlated with acne vulgaris severity in the Filipino population. Further studies are recommended to determine the role of zinc in the pathogenesis of acne and the effects of oral zinc supplementation on acne patients.

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Acne Conglobata* ; Acne Vulgaris* ; Steroids*

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Acne Keloid* ; Acne Vulgaris* ; Humans

BACKGROUND

Acne vulgaris is a common condition among young people affecting body image. Despite being benign, its impact may be underestimated necessitating holistic treatment.

This study aimed to determine the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and acne severity, and its association to demographic characteristics in young people with acne vulgaris. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 75 patients with acne vulgaris aged 10 24 years seen at a tertiary hospital in the Philippines. Patients completed a self-administered questionnaire, the Cardiff Indeks ng Kapansanan nang may Tigyawat (CIKT), and were assessed using the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS). Statistical analysis examined correlations between acne severity, QoL and demographic factors.

The 75 participants recruited were mainly female, aged 19-24 with monthly family incomes between 9,520 and 43,828 pesos. Many had acne for over three years and were self assessed as moderate. On evaluation, most were classified as having mild acne with moderate QoL impairment. Data analysis revealed a moderate positive correlation between acne severity and QoL, indicating that with increased acne severity, the more significant patients’ QoL scores were affected. Self-evaluation and sex were linked to acne severity, with acne self-evaluation showing a statistical significance in relation to QoL. No significance was seen with sex and QoL

A personalized treatment is essential for young patients with acne vulgaris. Factors such as acne severity, self-evaluation, sex and the quality of life should be considered to address the impact of acne on patients’ lives.

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Acne Vulgaris* ; Pilot Projects*

Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratosis (MMDH) is a rare disorder of keratinization characterized clinically by multiple, tiny, spiky, keratotic papules. Herein, we report a new case of MMDH. There was no family history of similar lesions or a personal history of underlying disease. The lesions were limited to the face and associated with acne vulgaris. We consider this case as a postinflammatory type of MMDH.
Acne Vulgaris ; Humans

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Acne Vulgaris* ; Cicatrix*