The Singapore/Malaysia Cross-Sectional Genetics Epidemiology Study: An Updated and Detailed Analysis of Acne Vulgaris Severity, Scarring, and Phenotypes and Their Associated Risk Factors among Young Chinese Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the high prevalence of acne vulgaris and its impact on affected individuals, few studies have provided a detailed characterization of acne phenotypes and their associated risk factors. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence, severity, scarring, and phenotypes of acne, along with their associated risk factors, in a cohort of young Chinese adults, as part of the Singapore and Malaysia Cross-Sectional Genetic Epidemiology Study (SMCGES).

Methods

Participants were randomly and consecutively recruited from universities in Singapore and Malaysia. Data on sociodemographic, familial medical histories of atopic diseases and acne, and lifestyle habits were collected using a validated investigator-administered questionnaire from 6,225 young Chi

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature