title: [Epidemiology of acne].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Sozialmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck. torsten.schaefer4@gmx.de
authors.forename: Torsten
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schäfer
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kahl
authors.forename: Berthold
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rzany
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens