Authors : Hossein Basiri, Amir Noyani and Hamed Givzadeh
Abstract: Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition affecting late adolescents across the globe. Psychosocial impact of acne on health-related Quality of Life (QoL) has been identified but it remains under-evaluated, especially in Iranian patients. This study was aimed to assess evaluation of life quality index among patients with acne vulgaris in private clinic in a Tehran, Iran. This study designed as prospective, cross-sectional study done between december 2015 to January 2016 on 228 consenting patients above 15 years of age with acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris and its sequelae were graded and QoL was assessed by using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire. About 146 cases (64%) were between 15 and 20 year. Total 130 cases are Females (57%) outnumbered males. Facial lesions (61.4%) and grade II acne were most common. Mean DLQI score was 7.22. DLQI scores were statistically influenced by the age of the patient, duration and grade of acne, acne scar and post acne hyperpigmentation. This study showed significant impairment of QoL in acne patients. Assurance and counseling along with early treatment of acne vulgaris are important to reduce disease-related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efficacy of treatment.
Hossein Basiri, Amir Noyani and Hamed Givzadeh, 2016. Survey the Evaluation of Life Quality Index among Patients with Acne Vulgaris. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 10: 521-525.