[Epidemiology of acne].
Acne vulgaris is among the most common dermatoses and probably among the most common diseases at all. There is good evidence that acne is genetically determined and that also environmental factors play a role. The influence of hormones and smoking are investigate in several epidemiological studies.
Schäfer
Torsten
T
Institut für Sozialmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck. torsten.schaefer4@gmx.de
Kahl
Christina
C
Rzany
Berthold
B
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000728:Androgens / Q000097:blood; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology; D012931:Social Environment; D055815:Young Adult
D000728:Androgens