THE EFFECT OF ACNE VULGARIS ON LIFE STYLE OF PATIENTS
Dr. Farooq Nawaz*, Dr. Iqra Tasleem, Dr. Asif Abrar
ABSTRACT
Background: Acne, often misunderstood as simple puberty -related condition, can lead to social and psychological impairments comparable to those caused by chronic diseases like asthma, epilepsy and arthritis. Measuring impact of acne on quality of life allows us to understand the disease from patient’s view, selecting appropriate treatment and understanding the concept of counselling for better compliance. Material and Method: Cross sectional study on 700 acne patients attending Dermatology O.P.D, Services Hospital, Lahore over a period of 3 years was done. Inclusion criteria was males or females of >14 years with acne of any severity. Exclusion criteria was age
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