title: Medical and psychosocial impact of acne.
abstract: The direct and clinically obvious medical sequelae of acne vulgaris are well described. Physical comorbidities associated with classic acne are quite rare. Often more difficult to detect and measure are the short- and long-term psychosocial consequences of acne. These frequently are devastating and life-altering and in some cases are life-threatening.
authors.affiliation: Yardley Dermatology Associates, Yardley, PA, USA. dermshrink@gmail.com
authors.forename: Richard G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: Guy F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.forename: Lawrence F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Eichenfield
authors.forename: Sheila F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Friedlander
authors.forename: Joseph F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: Moise L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D000367:Age Factors; D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D017592:Skin Care