Impact On The Quality Of Life Among Acne Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital In The Southwestern Part (Saurashtra Region) Of Gujarat

Abstract

: Background: Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder resulting from the inflammation of
pilosebaceous unit, present with clinically various forms. It is usually prevalent in adolescent may persist in
adulthood. This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering from the acne
vulgaris. Material And Methods: Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in 100 patients
attending outpatient department of dermatology at a tertiary care hospital in south western part
(Saurashtra region) of Gujrat. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire was used to observe the
effect of acne among patients.Result And Conclusion: Total numbers of patients enrolled were 100(71
females.29 males). Maximum patients were of the age group 21-30 years with the 52(52%) individuals,
followed by 25 (25%) in the age group older than 31 years, and 23 (23%) in the age group younger than 20
years. In general, grade 2 acne was the most common kind of acne. The vast majority had a “very large
effect’’ on QoL. [Purohit M Natl J Integr Res Med, 2024; 15(1): 50-53, Published on Dated: 26/01/2024]