A cross-sectional study on the assessment of dermatology life quality index among the adolescents and young adults with acne vulgaris in south Indian population
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatoses involving chronic inflammation of hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland Depending up on the grade of the disease severity it might have a psychological impact on any patient There is a very few studies on the assessment of dermatology life quality index among patients with acne vulgaris in south India Proper awareness and early intervention regarding the psychiatric sequel of acne can benefit the outcome of patientsMaterials and Methods This is a hospital based prospective crosssectional questionnaire study done on acne vulgaris patients attending the dermatology outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in south Kerala QoL was measured using both acne specific Cardiff Acne Disability Index CADI questionnaire and skin disease specific Dermatology Life Quality Index DLQI questionnaireResults Among the patients assessed with DLQI questionnaire 829 had impaired quality of life and 943 as assessed with the CADI The mean CADI score was 58 and the mean DLQI score was 697 The impact of DLQI was more among adolescent age group than among young adultsConclusion Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with increased likelihood for psychological burden in society especially among adolescent age group It is vital for the dermatologist to incorporate quality of life index measurement when treating acne vulgaris patients to provide better emotional care and appropriate counsellingKeyword Acne DLQI QOL
Authors and Affiliations
Rathish T. Pillai, Sanoof MS, Mysa Dr
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- DOI 10.18231/2581-4729.2018.0065
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