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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Risk Factors Associated With Facial Acne Scarring in Thai Patients With Acne: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Chadakan Yan, Phichayut Phinyo, Yuri Yogya, Mati Chuamanochan, Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha

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Chadakan YanCenter for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Phichayut PhinyoCenter for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Yuri YogyaDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.
Mati ChuamanochanDivision of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Rungsima WanitphakdeedechaFaculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3926-2193

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backgroundOne of the worst long-term effects of acne is scarring, which leads to significant physical, psychological, and economic burdens. Limited studies have specifically studied the risk factors for acne scarring. This study aims to explore risk factors associated with facial acne scarring in Thai patients with acne.

methodsExploratory cross-sectional risk factor research was conducted using an online questionnaire on Thai patients aged ≥ 18 years who were diagnosed with acne between September and December 2023. The primary objective was to identify significant determinants of acne scars in patients with acne, including sociodemographic factors, clinical factors of acne, lifestyle factors, dietary habits factors, and treatment factors. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify significant risk determinants.

resultsOf 225 patients with 61.33% prevalence of acne scarring, acne scarring was found to be independently associated with the following variables: moderate acne (mOR 3.51, 95% CI 1.31-9.40, p = 0.012) or severe-to-very severe acne (mOR 8.98, 95% CI 2.71-29.73, p < 0.001), sometimes squeezing and picking behaviors (mOR 2.69, 95% CI 2.71-29.73, p = 0.033), and postacne erythema (PAE) (mOR 4.46, 95% CI 1.96-10.14, p < 0.001).

conclusionThe risk factors associated with acne scarring in individuals include the severity of acne, squeezing and picking behaviors, and experiencing PAE. One of this study's essential findings confirms that PAE is a notable component that could contribute to the development of acne scars. Early treatment of individuals at risk is crucial to reduce scar formation.

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Acne VulgarisCicatrixAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesErythemaFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSoutheast Asian PeopleSurveys and QuestionnairesThailandYoung Adultacneacne scaracne scarringacne vulgarisrisk factor

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