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ArticleDermatology reports2025

Self-esteem, self-perception, and self-image of women with acne vulgaris at different age ranges.

Wioleta Faruga-Lewicka, Małgorzata Dudek, Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-Bartecka, Marek Kardas

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Wioleta Faruga-LewickaDepartment of Food Technology and Quality Evaluation, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze.ORCID 0000-0003-1970-1539
Małgorzata DudekDepartment of Food Technology and Quality Evaluation, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze.ORCID 0009-0006-5759-4905
Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-BarteckaDepartment of Food Technology and Quality Evaluation, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze.
Marek KardasDepartment of Food Technology and Quality Evaluation, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze.

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Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory dermatosis and the most prevalent disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. It primarily affects the face and has an estimated global prevalence of about 9.4%. Many patients treated for acne vulgaris experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal, often accompanied by feelings such as anger. This can be particularly exacerbated when dermatological treatment fails to have the expected effect. Given the significant psychosocial effects of the aforementioned dermatosis, early intervention is crucial. The survey was conducted between September 2023 and July 2024. The participants were patients at a cosmetology and aesthetic medicine clinic in Katowice, Poland. The Teenagers' Quality of Life Index (T-QoL) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) were used to conduct the survey. The study confirmed the significant impact of acne vulgaris on psycho-social aspects in women of different ages. Acne significantly lowers self-esteem and negatively affects the sufferers' perception of themselves and their appearance. The impact was shown to be more severe in a group of women over 27 years of age, who exhibited lower self-esteem compared to the younger group. Women with acne often feel the need to hide skin lesions and pay a lot of attention to their appearance, which can lead to reduced quality of life and emotional disturbances. A significant number of women have disturbed self-esteem and negative beliefs about themselves, which may be related to current beauty canons and social pressure for an unblemished appearance. The study underscores the need for a holistic approach to female patients with acne vulgaris, considering both medical and psychological aspects, in order to effectively treat and improve psychological well-being.

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