The Burden of Acne Vulgaris on Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being Domains: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common dermatological condition that can profoundly affect psychosocial well-being. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important outcome measure to assess the burden of acne in research and clinical practice.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize current evidence on the effects of acne on HRQoL and other psychosocial outcomes.

Methods

Structured searches of PubMed and Web of Science were conducted to identify studies measuring any HRQoL or psychosocial outcome in patients with acne vulgaris (all ages). Eligible studies were those that included ≥ 50 patients with acne, measured HRQoL or psychosocial outcomes as primary endpoints, were conducted in Europe and North America,

SUBMITTER: Layton AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12860883 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature