Psychosocial impact of acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
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Psychosocial impact of acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation*
Background: Acne is one of the most common skin diseases. It has significant effect on self-image and negative impact on quality of life. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is an acquired hypermelanosis that occurs after a skin injury or cutaneous inflammation. It is common sequelae in acne patients. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychosocial impact of acne and postinflammat...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0365-0596
DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175645