Caroline Stamu-O'Brien1, Mohammad Jafferany2, Simona Carniciu3, Ayman Abdelmaksoud4. 1. Department of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA. 2. Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA. 3. Center of Research, Diagnosis and Treatment in Diabetes and Nutrition Diseases Corposana, Bucharest, Romania. 4. Mansoura Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition seen commonly in adolescence and young adulthood. Despite being a frequent and nonthreatening life condition, acne has a significant psychological impact and comorbidity. AIMS: This review will describe prevalence, common clinical features, different clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and treatment recommendation. Special focus has been put on psychological aspects. METHODS: We conducted a literature search on PubMed from January 2001 to June 2020 with the search terms of Acne vulgaris, psychological, adolescents, anxiety, suicide, mood disorders. Reference lists of identified articles were examined for further relevant studies. The search was limited to English language articles. No specified quality criteria were used for study inclusion. RESULTS: The clinical manifestations of acne are very important in the differential diagnosis and its psychological implications. CONCLUSION: Through this article, we conclude that despite being a frequent and nonthreatening life condition, acne has a significant psychological impact which requires effective treatment to improve the patient's skin and self-esteem.
INTRODUCTION:Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition seen commonly in adolescence and young adulthood. Despite being a frequent and nonthreatening life condition, acne has a significant psychological impact and comorbidity. AIMS: This review will describe prevalence, common clinical features, different clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and treatment recommendation. Special focus has been put on psychological aspects. METHODS: We conducted a literature search on PubMed from January 2001 to June 2020 with the search terms of Acne vulgaris, psychological, adolescents, anxiety, suicide, mood disorders. Reference lists of identified articles were examined for further relevant studies. The search was limited to English language articles. No specified quality criteria were used for study inclusion. RESULTS: The clinical manifestations of acne are very important in the differential diagnosis and its psychological implications. CONCLUSION: Through this article, we conclude that despite being a frequent and nonthreatening life condition, acne has a significant psychological impact which requires effective treatment to improve the patient's skin and self-esteem.