title: The Acne Disability Index: usefulness confirmed.
abstract: One hundred and four patients with acne completed a questionnaire derived from the Cardiff Acne Disability Index Questionnaire. In addition, 59% of patients returned an identical follow-up questionnaire 6 months later. Significant disability from acne was identified in many patients, with the median initial Acne Disability Index (ADI) being 6 (maximum possible 15), improving to 3 after treatment. Scores correlated poorly with the clinical severity of acne. The questionnaire proved useful for identifying patients with poor self-image who might benefit from more potent treatment for their acne, and to evaluate the effect of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Oakley
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003625:Data Collection; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004954:Esthetics / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin