ArticleBMC public health2021
Association between exposure to ambient air pollution and occurrence of inflammatory acne in the adult population.
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- Air Pollution and Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review of Epidemiological Evidence.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026Pooled it
- Replication of acne susceptibility loci and gene-environment interactions with screen time in Singapore and Malaysia Chinese population.JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health · 2026Article
- Global, regional and national burden of skin and subcutaneous diseases: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.International health · 2026Article
- The associations between residential environment and atopic dermatitis of adults: a prospective cohort study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Impact of environmental pollution on acne: a systematic review.Skin health and disease · 2026Review
- Exposome involvement in the development of acne vulgaris.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Effect of afzelin on inflammation and lipogenesis in particulate matter-stimulatedFrontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Non-linear association between air pollutants and secondary sensitive skin in acne patients.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024Article
- Particulate Matter and Its Molecular Effects on Skin: Implications for Various Skin Diseases.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Protective Potential of a Botanical-Based Supplement Ingredient against the Impact of Environmental Pollution on Cutaneous and Cardiopulmonary Systems: Preclinical Study.Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Article
- Environmental Air Pollutants Affecting Skin Functions with Systemic Implications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Associations between Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure and the Peripheral Leukocyte Distribution in the Adult Male Population in Beijing, China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundAcne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent skin diseases responsible for dermatological consultations. Several internal and external factors can affect acne occurrence and severity. Outdoor air pollution is an external factor discussed to trigger inflammation of the skin. The objective of this study was to find a link between the exposure to ambient air pollution and inflammatory acne occurrence in the Lebanese adult population.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted, using an online questionnaire to collect the required data from different Lebanese regions. The survey covered pollution exposure questions as well as queries on several factors known to have a role on acne occurrence.
resultsA total of 372 participants were included in the study, aged 18 to 55 years old. The results of a logistic regression taking the presence/absence of acne as the dependent variable, showed that female gender (aOR = 4.39), younger age (aOR = 1.05), using hydrating cream (aOR = 4.30), working near a power plant vs not (aOR = 3.07), having a severe NO2 exposure compared to none (aOR = 8.24), a higher number of family members with acne or history of acne (aOR = 1.48) were significantly associated with higher odds of having acne, whereas having a dry skin compared to normal (aOR = 0.20) was significantly associated with lower odds of having acne.
conclusionThe occurrence of inflammatory acne in Lebanese adults was found to be associated with ambient exposure to high levels of NO
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