The prevalence of acne among a group of Portuguese medical students

Gonçalves, Guilherme; Amado, Joana; Matos, Matilde; Massa, António Fernandes

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04080.x

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“…However, adults are frequently affected by this condition. [1][2][3] This skin disease is estimated to affect 94% of the global population at one time, making it the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide. 4 Adult acne is either acne that started in adolescence and continued into adulthood or late-onset acne (appearing after 20 or even 50 years of age).…”

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Adult Acne: Prevalence and Portrayal in Primary Healthcare Patients, in the Greater Porto Area, Portugal

Semedo

Ladeiro²,

Ruivo

et al. 2016

Acta Med Port

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RESUMOIntrodução: A acne, apesar de caraterística no adolescente, afeta frequentemente o adulto. Em Portugal, não são conhecidos estudos sobre a prevalência da acne no adulto, nomeadamente observada nos grandes centros populacionais. Os objetivos deste estudo foram estimar a prevalência da acne nos utentes dos serviços de cuidados de saúde primários, as suas características, incluindo fatores de risco para início e/ou agravamento, além de coletar informação relacionada com a automedicação e/ou tratamento prescrito. Material e Métodos: Aplicação de questionário e exame físico a amostra composta por adultos entre os 20 -60 anos de idade que visitaram, em dias aleatórios, cinco centros de saúde da área do Grande Porto. Resultados: Dos 1 055 adultos avaliados, a prevalência estimada de acne foi de 61,5%. Apenas 36,8% dos portadores estavam cientes da sua condição e somente 25% afirmou ter procurado tratamento. Mais de metade dos fumadores (62,3%) apresentavam acne. A zona mais afetada foi a região malar, diferindo da forma adolescente da doença. Discussão: A prevalência encontrada de acne foi mais elevada do que em outros estudos. A acne aparentou estar relacionada com a ingestão calórica aumentada, tabagismo, consumo de leite gordo ou meio gordo, hirsutismo, alopécia e seborreia. Conclusão: No contexto dos cuidados de saúde primários, mais de metade dos adultos eram portadores de acne. Estes números demonstram o quão importante pode ser a prevenção e intervenção pelos profissionais dos cuidados de saúde primários, tanto para a redução de eventuais factores de risco como para a intervenção terapêutica e consequências psicossociais relacionadas com a acne. Palavras-chave: Acne Vulgaris/epidemiologia; Adulto; Cuidados de Saúde Primários; Portugal; Prevalência.ABSTRACT Introduction: Though typically found in adolescents, acne frequently affects the adult population. In Portugal, no representative studies about acne prevalence in greater populational areas are known. This study had the following objectives: calculate acne prevalence in primary healthcare patients; its characteristics, including risk factors for onset and worsening; collect information concerning selfmedication and/or prescribed treatment. Material and Methods:Application of a questionnaire and physical examination into a convenience sample, composed by adults from 20 -60 years old that visited, in random days, five primary healthcare centers of the Greater Porto area. Results: From the 1,055 evaluated adults, acne prevalence was estimated at 61.5%. Only 36.8% of acne suffering adults was aware of their condition. More than half of tobacco users (62.3%) had acne. Just 25% of acne sufferers sought treatment. The most affected areas were the malars, differing from the younger disease form. Discussion: Acne prevalence was relatively higher than other studies. The results of this study have confirmed that acne seems to be related with increased calorie intake, tobacco smoking, whole milk and fat-reduced milk consumption, hirsutism, alopecia and seborrhea. Co...

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confidence: 99%

Adult Acne: Prevalence and Portrayal in Primary Healthcare Patients, in the Greater Porto Area, Portugal

Semedo

Ladeiro²,

Ruivo

et al. 2016

Acta Med Port

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“…Częstość występowania trądziku w zbadanej przez nas grupie młodych dorosłych Polek (chorobowość życiowa 74%; chorobowość punktowa 55%) jest zbliżona do wskaźników obserwowanych u saudyjskich kobiet powyżej 20 roku życia (51-55%) i portugalskich studentów medycyny (62%) [8,9]. Różnice w wynikach badań nad epidemiologią trądziku późnego w różnych grupach mogą wynikać z różnic kulturowych oraz geograficznych, ale także z różnic metodologicznych i definicji trądziku późnego.…”

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Częstość występowania trądziku późnego oraz jego wpływ na jakość życia młodych kobiet

Szczurek¹,

Kamińska‐Winciorek²,

Śpiewak³

2012

Estetol Med Kosmetol

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StreszczenieTrądzik późny jest przewlekłą chorobą zapalną jednostki łojowo-włosowej, która dotyczy najczęściej młodych kobiet w wieku około 25 lat. Cel: Ocena częstości występowania trądziku późnego oraz jego wpływu na jakość życia młodych dorosłych Polek. Materiał i metody: Dobrowolne anonimowe badanie ankietowe 128 studentek Wydziału Farmaceutycznego Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w wieku 21-35 lat. Wyniki: Spośród 128 ankietowanych kobiet, 95 przynajmniej raz w życiu miało problemy trądzikowe (chorobowość życiowa 74%; 95%CI= 67-82%). Obecność zmian trądzikowych w momencie badania zdeklarowało 71 kobiet (chorobowość punktowa 55%; 95%CI= 47-64%). Wiek pojawienia się pierwszych wykwitów trądzikowych mieścił się w zakresie 10-25 lat (mediana: 14 r.ż.). Do najczęściej wymienianych zmian należały zaskórniki otwarte (71%) i zamknięte (46%), a rzadziej krostki (42%) i grudki (23%). U większości respondentek wykwity trądzikowe lokalizowały się głównie na twarzy (67%), w tym najczęściej na brodzie (46%). Zmiany trądzikowe były postrzegane jako duży lub bardzo duży problem przez 40% osób z trądzikiem. Jednak 95% respondentek jednocześnie zadeklarowało, że obecność trądziku nie powoduje problemów w kontaktach z najbliższą rodziną. Zmiany trądzikowe w bardzo niskim stopniu ograniczały również wyjścia z domu, a u żadnej respondentki stan skóry nie ograniczał uprawiania sportu, robienia zakupów, wyjść do kina czy na uczelnię. Wnioski: Trądzik późny dotyczy ponad połowy młodych dorosłych Polek i zazwyczaj jest kontynuacją trądziku młodzieńczego. Choroba ta obniża poczucie własnej atrakcyjności u dotkniętych nią kobiet i wpływa na ich codzienne zachowania, jednak w większości przypadków nie powoduje znacznego obniżenia jakości życia i nie stanowi istotnej przeszkody w codziennym funkcjonowaniu oraz kontaktach międzyludzkich.Słowa kluczowe: trądzik późny, trądzik dorosłych, trądzik kobiet, kobiety, jakość życia AbstractPost-adolescent acne (adult female acne) is a chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous unit that typically affects young women around 25 years of age. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of post-adolescent acne and its impact on the quality of life among young Polish women. Material and methods: An anonymous questionnaire survey of 128 female students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. Results: Of the 128 study participants, 95 had experienced acne problems at least once in their lives (lifetime prevalence 74%; 95%CI= 67-82%). The presence of acne lesions at the time of responding to the questionnaire was reported by 71 respondents (point prevalence 55%; 95%CI= 47-64%). The age at first appearance of the lesions ranged from 10-25 years (median 14 years). Among the most frequently reported acne lesions were open comedones (71%), closed comedones (46%), and less frequently, pustules (42%) and papules (23%). In the majority of the respondents (67%) the efflorescences were located mainly on the face, predominantly (46%) in the mental area. Acne lesions and associated symptoms were cons...

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“…It is an inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous units; characterized by seborrhea; open and closed comedones; papules and in more severe cases nodules, pseudo cysts and scarring 1 . Its prevalence among medical students varies from 56% to 62% among a group of Portuguese medical students 2 . There are some wrong beliefs & misconceptions about acne not only in the general population but also among the medical students.…”

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“…Similar results were also found in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 6 . Also, Acne is associated with psychological burden, patients experience with depression, anxiety, increase suicidal tendency and low self-esteem and impact on quality of life due to involvement of cosmetically important areas 2 . Acne vulgaris has some social bad effect.…”

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A Study on Factors In fluencing Acne among the Medical Students of Bangladesh

Saizuddin

Hasan

Sen³

et al. 2017

Med. Today

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It was across sectional study to explore the factors responsible for Acne among the undergraduate medical students in Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, Dhaka. In this study, it revealed that 34,38% of respondents were suffering from acne where habit of smoking (32%) , using of cosmetics (36%), taking of fast food (82%) & taking of less water (36%) & premenstrual flare up (66%) are responsible for aggravating & influencing factors for acne. This study further shown that majority (83.63%) of the respondents are suffering from acne in face, 58.18% in pimple stage, 60.00% in grade IV & 38.18% in grade III. BMI has no influence for the causation of acne as it occurs most (66.45%) in the group where BMI is within normal range from 20-24. Among the respondents, scar present in 36% & hyper pigmentation in 24% as they did not maintain personal hygiene properly.Medicine Today 2017 Vol.29(2): 30-32

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The prevalence of acne among a group of Portuguese medical students

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References 13 publications

Adult Acne: Prevalence and Portrayal in Primary Healthcare Patients, in the Greater Porto Area, Portugal

Adult Acne: Prevalence and Portrayal in Primary Healthcare Patients, in the Greater Porto Area, Portugal

Częstość występowania trądziku późnego oraz jego wpływ na jakość życia młodych kobiet

A Study on Factors In fluencing Acne among the Medical Students of Bangladesh

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