Impact of Facial Atrophic Acne Scars on Quality of Life: A Multi-country Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acne affects more than 80% of adolescents and young adults, who most often develop acne scars. Supporting data on the effect of acne scars on patient's health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are limited.

Objective

The aim was to determine how the severity of acne scars impacts the HRQOL of afflicted individuals.

Methods

In this population-based cross-sectional study, 723 adults with facial acne scars but without active acne lesions self-completed the Self-assessment of Clinical Acne-Related Scars (SCARS) questionnaire formulated to investigate degree of acne scarring. The Facial Acne Scar Quality of Life (FASQoL), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), and Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) were completed to assess the attitude of these patients toward

SUBMITTER: Tan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8776674 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature