ReviewInternational journal of women's dermatology2018
How Acne Bumps Cause the Blues: The Influence of Acne Vulgaris on Self-Esteem.
Review in International journal of women's dermatology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 93 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of oral azithromycin versus oral doxycycline in treating moderate acne vulgaris and their effects on patients' quality of life.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
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- Psychological Factors to Consider in Treating Patients with Acne Vulgaris.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- A Combined Injectable and Fractional 1470 nm Laser Approach for the Management of Facial Atrophic Acne Scars: Prospective Ultrasound-Based Evaluation.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Comparative efficacy and skin barrier effects of topical dapsone and benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris.International journal of women's dermatology · 2026Article
- Assessing the Benefits of an Innovative Chemical Peel Containing Biofunctionals on Adult Acne-Prone Skin: An Exploratory Interventional Study: A Preliminary Report.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
- Insomnia Among Adolescents in Northern Peru: Associations with Psychosocial, Health-Related, and Educational Factors in a Cross-Sectional Study Across Five Schools.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Exposome involvement in the development of acne vulgaris.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Association between self-esteem and suicide risk in adolescents from five schools in northern Peru: A cross-sectional study.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
- Dissolved bubble microneedle patches for co-delivery of hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs to improve acne vulgaris therapy.Microsystems & nanoengineering · 2025Article
- Contribution of the combined oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol 20 µg/dienogest 2 mg, in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris and its perceived psychological effects in young university women.International journal of women's dermatology · 2025Article
- #Acne: A Thematic Qualitative Analysis of Acne Content on TikTok.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2025Article
- Case Report: Facial Malassezia folliculitis following infliximab treatment in Crohn's disease.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Article
- No Associations Between Genetically Predicted Chronotype, Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness, or Physical Activity and Acne Vulgaris: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Isotretinoin musculoskeletahl side effects: a systematic review.Dermatology reports · 2024Review
- Nutritional and Microbial Strategies for Treating Acne, Alopecia, and Atopic Dermatitis.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Impact of Acne on the Quality of Life of Adolescents in the Territory of the Northern and Southern Regions of Montenegro.Iranian journal of public health · 2024Article
- Helicobacter pylori and acne vulgaris: is there a relationship?Archives of dermatological research · 2024Article
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- Effectiveness of Standard Therapy for Acne Vulgaris Based on Clinical Practice Guidelines in Indonesia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic complaints. Although dermatologists are skilled at treating acne, invisible psychological scars can be left by the disease. We review 13 articles that examined the effect of acne vulgaris on patients' self-esteem. Overall, these studies demonstrated that acne has a negative effect on self-esteem among patients of all age groups. These effects most strongly affect women and those with severe acne (both subjectively and objectively). Despite the impact on self-esteem, only a minority of patients seek medical treatment, and even fewer seek treatment from a dermatologist. As dermatologists, we are trained in managing acne. We can provide early and effective treatment that improves both the physical and psychological effects. It is up to us to bridge the gap between those suffering from acne and their access to medical treatment.
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