DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i02.011

Pages: 471-476

Background: Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition seen by the dermatologists. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit characterized by seborrhea, comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and in some cases scars and keloids, which persist for rest of the life. Acne is a chronic disease, involving the face affecting more than 85% of the teenagers, as well as some adults However acne is more severe in males, it lasts for a longer duration in females. Acne patients are prone to low self-esteem, low confidence and social dysfunction which may lead to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsiveness and sometimes suicidal ideation. The objectives of this study were to access the Clinical profile and gather knowledge about their beliefs, perceptions and practices of acne patients regarding their condition and their expectations about treatment. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on the patients of acne vulgaris coming to the skin and Venereology department, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, during the months of Feb and March 2017. The study population comprises of 264 patients of either sexes and above the age of 13 years. The participation was voluntary and an informed consent was taken from all such patients. A pretested questionnaire and some validated scales were used to gather information. Results: The present study indicates that more than 80% of the patients fall in mild to moderate category. Of the 264 enrolled patients, 116 (43.9%) patients found to be with mild Severity (43.9%), 104 (39.4%) patients with Moderate severity and only 33(12.5%) patients were found to have severe degree of acne vulgaris. In the present study it was found that the awareness regarding the Acne vulgaris is very high and majority of the patients participated in study.