CORRELATIONAL STUDY ON PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACNE SEVERITY IN YOUNG ADULTS: A PILOT STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Skin has close association with the mind, and the skin responds in direct proportion to the emotional stimuli. Mukha Dushika (Acne vulgaris) is widely considered as a chronic disease primarily affecting the adolescent group of individuals with a prevalence rate of about 85%. Recent advances in the field of medicine, throws light over the fact that the psychological stressors play an important role in the pathophysiology of skin disorders. A pilot study was carried out among the Ayurveda medical students to assess the relationship between their stress levels and acne severity during their exam period. Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) Scale for Acne Severity and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were made use of for the same. Statistical evaluation was done with Spearman’s Ranked Correlation to find out the relationship between stress and acne. Out of 30 samples, 6 samples with mild acne had moderate stress, 1 sample had mild stress and 13 samples had moderate stress, 10 samples of severe acne, was reported with moderate and severe stress in 4 and 6 samples respectively. The study proved a positive correlation that, exposure to stress triggered acne production.
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Saranya S Kumar, Suhas Kumar Shetty
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