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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2023

Acne among Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of Dermatology Centres.

Bikrant Dhakal, Rabin Basnet, Bibeka Shrestha, Birendra Kumar Yadav, Bidur Khatiwada, Raman Goit, Dinesh Neupane, Krishna Kharal

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Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

Bikrant DhakalDepartment of Dermatology, Nepal Skin and Aesthetic Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rabin BasnetNational Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bibeka ShresthaNational Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Birendra Kumar YadavNational Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bidur KhatiwadaBahla Hospital, Bahla, Oman.
Raman GoitAll Nepal Hospital, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Dinesh NeupaneSiddhababa Hospital and Research Center Pvt. Ltd, Butwal, Rupandehi, Nepal.
Krishna KharalMotipur Primary Health Care Centre, Sau Farsatikar, Rupandehi, Nepal.
Bir Hospital · NPAbt Associates (Nepal) · NPBahawal Victoria Hospital · PKCivil Service Hospital · NPNLR Nepal · NPPrimary Health Care · QA

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6 · The paper itself

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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Acne VulgarisDermatologyCicatrixCross-Sectional StudiesHumansOutpatientsTertiary Care Centers

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PMID38289766
PMCPMC10579762
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