The Effect of Perceived Stress on the Severity of Acne with Mediating Role of Interpersonal Emotional Regulation in People with Acne Vulgaris

Introduction: Acne is a very common psychosomatic disorder that causes physical, psychological and social effects in individuals. This study aims to answer this question: Can interpersonal emotion mediate the relationship between perceived stress and the severity of acne. Is the severity of acne directly related to the total scores of interpersonal excitement and does it support the relationship between acne and stress? Methods: This is a descriptive predictive study method. 93 15-to-50-year-old patients with acne skin disorder were included in the study using convenience sampling method. the GAGS rating scale was used for the severity of the disease. Cohen Perceived Stress Questionnaire and Interpersonal Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were also used. Finally, the data were analyzed using regression and path analysis. Findings: Perceived stress in patients with acne had an inverse effect on emotion regulation and the amount of its effect was -0.27 and significant (P <0.01). The amount of relationship between perceived stress and acne severity is 0.30, positive and significant (P<0.01). In addition to these findings, emotion regulation had an inverse effect on acne severity, the amount of relationship was -0.18 and was not significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Strategies for regulating maladaptive emotions in patients with acne vulgaris may be associated with higher psychological symptoms and lower beliefs about the effectiveness of treatment.due to the frequency of this disorder and its impact on social and emotional functioning of individuals, the need for further investigation to prevent and treat the disorder is also essential.