Medical and psychosocial impact of acne.
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.
Fried
Richard G
RG
Yardley Dermatology Associates, Yardley, PA, USA. dermshrink@gmail.com
Webster
Guy F
GF
Eichenfield
Lawrence F
LF
Friedlander
Sheila F
SF
Fowler
Joseph F
JF
Levy
Moise L
ML
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