A clinico-epidemiological study of adult acne: Is it different from adolescent acne?

Abstract

Adult acne is predominant in women, and as compared to adolescent acne is more inflammatory, with involvement of the cheeks and lower half of the face, while comedones are rare. Facial scarring occurs in a majority and stress is common, which emphasizes that adult acne should not be neglected.

What factors contribute to a higher frequency of skin infections among adults in Mauritius?

“…Among the respondents, acne is highly prevalent in the age group 18-25 years old. This result was similar to that found in India by Khunger and Kumar [17] and Adityan and Thappa [18]. Tinea versicolor was more prevalent in the age group 41-60 years ( Fig.…”

“…However, females (58%) were more affected with acne than males (12%). Similar results were obtained by Khunger and Kumar [17] and Adityan and Thappa [18] in India who reported that females are more affected with acne. Contrasting results were reported by Akyasi et al [19], who found that in Turkey, men are predominantly affected with acne than women.…”

“…Highest percentage of infections (79%) was observed to be most common in summer season, hereby showing that seasonal variation has an effect on skin infection. For instance, Adityan and Thappa [18] reported that seasonal variation had an effect on acne and Khunger and Kumar [17] reported that a hot climate and summer aggravated acne. All these findings were in line with this current study.…”

A prospective study of pattern of prescription for acne vulgaris in a tertiary care hospital: an observational study

“…6 Acne is more commonly seen in males in adolescence and early adulthood, a trend that reverses with increasing age and adult acne is more common in women. 7,8 This statement suits for present study and females 58.57%) with acne was more common than males (41.43%).…”

“…5 Rational drug prescribing is defined as the use of the least number of drugs to obtain the best possible effect in the shortest period and at a reasonable cost. 6 Therefore periodic auditing of prescriptions is essential to increase the therapeutic efficacy, decrease adverse effects and provide feedback to prescribers. 7 The prevalence of acne vulgaris is high in dermatology OPD and data regarding drug usage pattern is lacking.…”