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Acne among Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of Dermatology Centres.
Dhakal, Bikrant; Basnet, Rabin; Shrestha, Bibeka; Yadav, Birendra Kumar; Khatiwada, Bidur; Goit, Raman; Neupane, Dinesh; Kharal, Krishna.
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  • Dhakal B; Department of Dermatology, Nepal Skin and Aesthetic Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Basnet R; National Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Shrestha B; National Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Yadav BK; National Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Khatiwada B; Bahla Hospital, Bahla, Oman.
  • Goit R; All Nepal Hospital, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Neupane D; Siddhababa Hospital and Research Center Pvt. Ltd, Butwal, Rupandehi, Nepal.
  • Kharal K; Motipur Primary Health Care Centre, Sau Farsatikar, Rupandehi, Nepal.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc ; 61(266): 811-813, 2023 Oct 01.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38289766
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit. The clinical manifestations of acne include the development of comedones, papules, and pustules. Although generally considered benign, acne can have psychological impacts and cause disfiguring scars. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of acne among patients visiting outpatient department of dermatology centres.

Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients visiting tertiary care skin centres from 15 June 2023 to 15 August 2023. The ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee. The severity of acne severity and scarring was determined. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.

Results:

Among 2036 patients, acne was found in 386 (18.96%) (17.26-20.66, 95% Confidence Interval). The majority of participants have acne scar grade 2 (65.20%).

Conclusions:

The prevalence of acne among patients was found to be higher than in other studies done in similar settings. Keywords acne; scars; prevalence.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Acné Vulgar / Dermatología Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Ethics Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Nepal Pais de publicación: Nepal
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Acné Vulgar / Dermatología Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Ethics Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Nepal Pais de publicación: Nepal