Acne Vulgaris and Its Influence on Quality of Life of Female Patients, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Despite Acne vulgaris does not influence general health of affected patients; it may lead to deterioration of their quality of life. Objectives: To examine the influence of acne vulgaris on quality of life (QOL) domains in acne female patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia. A representative sample of female patients attended dermatology outpatient clinics in the three hospitals (Al-Noor specialized, Herra and Alzaher) throughout the period of the study (December, 2016) were included. An Arabic validated self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data including personal information, smoking history, physical activity, history of chronic illness and family history of psychiatric illness, specific questions on Acne vulgaris. The diagnosis of acne and its severity was done by dermatology female specialists. QOL was assessed through Acne QOL questionnaire. Results: The study included 290 female patients. Their age ranged between 14 and 38 years with a mean±SD of 22.6±4.4 years. Prevalence of acne vulgaris was 56.6%. Almost one-third of patients (33.5%) were treated topically, 6.7% were treated orally and 17.1% were treated by both modalities. Severe acne was reported among 15.3% of patients. The acne QoL score ranged between 0 and 114 with a mean of 55.0 ± 25.9. Quality of life score was significantly higher in single than married acne patients (57.5±24.0 versus 46.0±27.9, p=0.010), non-smokers than smokers (57.2±26.8 versus 44.4±13.9, 0.013), patients without treatment than those treated by a combination of topical and oral agents (63.0±24.3 versus 45.1±29.9, p=0.004), and mild cases than sever cases (62.0±26.2 versus 45.0±37.3, p=0.008). Conclusion: Acne vulgaris is a common disorder and deteriorates quality of life of female patients attending dermatological clinics at general hospitals in Makkah. psychosomatic treatment and sympathetic approach should be considered particularly for severe cases.
Authors and Affiliations
Esraa Saeed Bahattab, Abrar Abdulaziz Alharbi, Bashayr Ayad Alsulami, Khadijah Zayed Alfahmi, Somaya Faraj Alzahrani, Ola Abdulhaleem Sharkar, Sara Fahad Almatrafi, Tahani Yousif Alhawsawi
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