IMPACT OF ACNE ON QUALITY OF LIFE- A GENDER BASED STUDY

作者: Madhavi Kodali , Haritha Samanthula , Anusha Gutta

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关键词: Quality of lifeSurgeryMedicineDermatology Life Quality IndexFemale patientInternal medicineResearch methodologyAcnePopulation study

摘要: Background of study: Although acne is generally self-limited, it found to have a great impact on patients’ lives. Objective: The purpose the present study was assess Quality Life in relation gender, duration and severity acne. Research Methodology: 100 male female patients with Acne vulgaris affecting face between age group 11-25 years were included our study. After obtaining history, graded into mild, moderate severe based type number lesions. Dermatology Index (DLQI) Cardiff Disability (CADI) administered measure Life. Results: Based DLQI scores 81% had an effect (QOL). extremely large 25% very 56% population. As per CADI score 130 (65%) quality life. QOL females affected more than males (p<0.05) there significant impairment (P<0.001). Conclusion: Female poorer when compared has

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