The psychosocial impact of acne vulgaris
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The Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris
BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris causes erythematous papulopustular lesions in active stage and often leave behind residual scarring and pigmentation. Its onset in adolescence may add to the emotional and psychological challenges experienced during this period. AIMS To assess the impact of acne on the various psychosocial domains of daily life. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective, cross-se...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0019-5154
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.190102