ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2023
Sleep quality, circadian preferences, and mood among patients with acne vulgaris: a case-control study.
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- Psychodermatology Profiles in Acne Vulgaris: Quality of Life, Stress, Insomnia, and Depressive Symptoms in a Cross-Sectional Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Psychological Factors to Consider in Treating Patients with Acne Vulgaris.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Associations of Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress with Skin, Scalp, and Hair Health Among 1,017 Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Association among presentation, severity, and risk factors of acne vulgaris among Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study.Medicine · 2025Article
- Sleep Disturbances and Acne: A Comprehensive Review.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2025Review
- Do patients with severe acne vulgaris prefer the evening chronotype more? A case-control study.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Lifestyle Factors in the Clinical Manifestation and Management of Atopic Dermatitis.Archives of internal medicine research · 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
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Abstract
purposePoor sleep and mood may be predisposing factors for acne. We aimed to investigate the associations between acne and sleep quality, circadian preferences, and mood.
methodsThis case-control study recruited patients with acne and age- and sex-matched healthy controls. We used the Investigator's Global Assessment to evaluate acne severity and various validated questionnaires to measure sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea, circadian preference, and mood symptoms.
resultsA total of 81 patients with acne (age: 21.6 ± 5.0 years, 52% female) and 76 controls were recruited. Compared to controls, patients had a higher score on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (5.2 ± 2.6 vs. 4.1 ± 2.3, p = 0.008) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (State: 44.6 ± 9.7 vs. 40.6 ± 6.6, p = 0.003; Trait: 47.9 ± 8.2 vs. 45.3 ± 6.2, p = 0.03), and a lower score on a reduced version of the Morningness and Eveningness Questionnaire (13.9 ± 2.6 vs. 14.7 ± 2.3, p = 0.05) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (7.4 ± 3.4 vs. 8.6 ± 3.6, p = 0.04). Acne severity was associated with sleep quality (β = 0.33), eveningness (β = 0.34), depression (β = 0.66), and anxiety (State: β = 1.73; Trait: β = 1.21), even when adjusted for education level and family history of acne.
conclusionAcne is highly associated with poor sleep and mood. Dermatologists are advised to attend closely to the psychological impact of acne. Improvements in sleep and mood may benefit the treatment of acne.
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